Join trail enthusiasts across the country for National Celebrate Trails Day on Saturday, April 24th! Held annually on the fourth Saturday of April, Celebrate Trails Day is a spring celebration of America’s trails. Started by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy in 2013, the celebration encourages people all across the country to get outside and enjoy the tens of thousands of miles of trails that connect the country.
CELEBRATE WITH US
Enjoy free activities along the Trail all day long (or week)!
Pop-up Rest Stop at Four Mile Creek Trailhead - Come check us out from Noon to 3 pm (weather permitting)! We’ll have snacks, water, fun giveaways, and a special prize for anyone who completes any row of 5 on the VCTF’s ‘Along the Trail’ bingo and stops by any of our pop-up rest stops from now until the end of summer! Keep an eye out for future pop-up rest stops. You never know where they’ll pop up next!
‘Along the Trail’ Bingo - How many Trail tasks can you complete? Earn a bingo by completing any row of 5 boxes, bring it to the pop-up rest stop on April 24th, or any pop-up rest stop from now until the end of summer, and receive a special 5-year Cap Trail Anniversary Patch (while supplies last)! Download the bingo card by clicking here.
New Trail Map - Swing by our rest stop and check out the new mileage card! Can you spot the new icon?
Fitness Station Workout - Check out one of the new fitness stations along the Trail. One is near Spoke & Art.
Team Up 2 Clean Up - With Earth Day on April 22nd, there’s no better way to show your Trail love than by picking up unsightly litter. Grab a bag and pick up a few pieces of litter on your next trail visit. Every little bit helps!
Explore the Dorey Park Connector - Walk, bike, or roll along the new connector trail at Dorey Park. The trail starts at the Dorey Park Recreation Center and weaves along the park before connecting to the Virginia Capital Trail!
Trail Treasure Hunt - Did you know there are over 200 geocaches hidden along the Capital Trail? Go off Trail and find some of the hidden geocaches along the Trail.
Trail Break - Enjoy a picnic at one of the local parks or a delicious meal with live music at one of our amazing restaurants or breweries along the Trail.
Share Your Experience - Share the fun! Show us how you celebrated ‘Celebrate Trails Day’ with #celebratetrails and #onthevct
What are you waiting for? Grab your bike, sneakers, skates, favorite pet, and let’s Celebrate Trails Day!
