TRAILS FORWARD

Open trailsstart with a plan.

Storm damage and safety closures happen. But when trails remain closed for months or years, the public deserves to understand the path forward.

What’s the plan?

  • What’s keeping the trail closed?
  • What needs to be done?
  • What progress has been made?
  • When will it be reassessed?
Join and be counted What we’re asking

We’re asking NC State Parks for three things:

Clear information

Tell us what’s closed and why.

Real progress

Tell us what’s being done to fix it.

A path to reopening

Tell us when it will be reassessed and what remains before reopening.

A statewide North Carolina coalition
Trails
Forward

We bring park users together to ask for clear information, visible progress, and a responsible path to reopening closed trails.

Add your name to the statewide coalition

Safe closures when needed. Clear information always.
Our trails. Our parks. Ours to enjoy.

Why your name matters

We need enough people to be heard.

One person can raise a concern. When people across North Carolina organize around the same practical request, it becomes harder to treat that concern as isolated.

State Parks sees public interest

A growing coalition shows that clearer closure information matters beyond one trail or community.

Legislators hear from constituents

Support from communities across North Carolina gives lawmakers a reason to ask questions and follow progress.

Reporters see a statewide story

Visible participation helps journalists recognize when a local closure reflects a broader public concern.

Every name makes the next conversation harder to dismiss.

Add your name.

Your signup helps build visible statewide support for clear information, real progress, and a path to reopening.