Triangle Trails Initiative

🏃‍♀️🌳 Celebrating National Bike Month with Roadless Racers at Briar Chapel! 🌳🏃‍♂️ The Triangle Trails Initiative was excited to attend and support the Roadless Racers event at Briar Chapel in as part of celebrations.

The event brought together runners, walkers, families and outdoor enthusiasts for a fun-filled day on the community's beautiful trail system. Participants of all ages enjoyed friendly competition, healthy activity and the opportunity to experience firsthand the value of connected trails and greenways.

Events like these highlight how trails are more than just recreational amenities—they are community assets that promote health, wellness, economic vitality and social connection.

A special thank you to Roadless Racers, Briar Chapel, volunteers, sponsors, and all the participants who helped make the event a success. We look forward to continuing our work to advocate for expanded trail access and connected greenway networks throughout Chatham County and the Triangle region.

Together, we're building stronger, healthier, and more connected communities—one trail at a time.

Great momentum at the Triangle Trails Summit!

's Vimal Vyas is kicking off our Trails Summit session on digital data tracking and GIS! Plus the latest on the Wander App!

We’re thrilled to welcome **Kari Grace** (Town of Wake Forest) and **Caleb Lowman** (Kimley-Horn) to talk about the newest phase of the Dunn Creek Greenway in Wake Forest, NC** 🌳🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️—a key link connecting neighborhoods, parks, and the broader Triangle trail network.

Their session will highlight design, funding, and phasing strategies that turn greenway plans into real, on-the-ground connections across the Triangle 🌳📍

One week away, the Triangle Trails Summit starts at 9:30am for coffee and networking and runs till 4pm. Learn more at TriangleTrailsSummit.com

At the Triangle Trails Summit on April 30, we’re kicking off the day with a panel on Funding & ROI: Challenges and Success Stories, featuring leaders who are turning trail visions into real projects on the ground. They’ll dig into the dollars and decisions behind greenways: what’s working, what’s hard, and where new investment can have the biggest impact.

📅 Thursday, April 30, 2026 9:30am
📍 Dix Chapel, 1030 Richardson Drive, Raleigh, NC

The Summit is sold out, but we’ll be sharing key takeaways, quotes, and photos here so you can follow along and keep the momentum going!

Explore more with the new Wander app – your free, mobile-friendly guide to 300+ miles of greenways, 138,000+ acres of open space, and endless things to do. Triangle Trails NC has partnered with Visit Raleigh, Wander, and Wake County municipalities to bring parks, trails, restaurants, and local attractions into one integrated map experience.

With Wander App you can:
- Search and save your favorite parks, trails, and greenways.
- Build custom itineraries that connect outdoor adventures with nearby food, drink, and attractions.
- Filter by location and activity, then use the interactive map for turn-by-turn navigation across the county.

📲 Download Wander Wake County now
- Apple App Store
- Google Play Store
- Or learn more and access the county map at wandermaps.com.

Let's Go! Get your submissions in!

Raleigh Parks is pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the upcoming Fred Fletcher Outstanding Volunteer Awards. Submissions are open now.

More details: https://bit.ly/4sDSZX3