Trails Forward
We are building a shared voice for timely information, visible progress, and responsible paths to reopening across North Carolina’s state parks.
Who we are
Local concern. Statewide voice.
Trails Forward brings North Carolinians together around a simple belief: safe closures and clear public accountability belong side by side.
A statewide effort
We’re park users asking for clearer answers about long closures.
Trails Forward is building support across North Carolina for one simple standard: when a trail closes, the public should be able to find clear information, see progress, and understand the path to reopening.
We respect the park staff doing demanding work with limited time and resources. We want to make public concern visible, ask practical questions, and help people participate constructively.
This effort is for hikers and runners, families and neighbors, conservation advocates, local businesses, and anyone who believes public lands deserve active public stewardship.
Statewide purpose, local knowledge
Hello Eno
An Eno River State Park resource and community partner that tracks local closures and reopenings. Visit HelloEno.com
Community partners
As Trails Forward grows, we hope to work with local organizations that know their parks and share this commitment to clear public information.
How we work
We try to be direct, fair, and useful.
01
Listen locally
People closest to a park often understand its trails, history, and community impact best. Their experience helps identify where questions remain unanswered.
02
Ask constructively
We focus on specific, answerable questions about closure reasons, completed work, remaining obstacles, and reassessment.
03
Organize visibly
A statewide list of supporters demonstrates that these are not isolated concerns and gives decision-makers a public constituency to engage.
Join us.
Add your name today. You can simply be counted, or step forward for specific actions when you are ready.
Join the coalition