Share Your Trail Moments

For so many of us, being outside and on trails—spaces protected from cars where we can play, commute, walk, bike, run and explore—matters so much.

At Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC), we want to know more about what trails mean to you. Your stories and experiences are powerful—they make a difference as we work to make more great trails. Plus, we'll feature some of your stories on RTC's national social media and web platforms, reaching hundreds of thousands of people who like to get out and adventure locally on trails, too.

We hope you'll take this short survey to tell us a little bit about yourself and the moments you're creating on trails.

Toma la encuesta en Español:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/momentossenderos

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* 1. How often do you get outside on trails?

Daily

Weekly

Monthly

A few times a year

Once a year

It's my first time!

Never

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* 2. How frequently do you skip a car trip and use a trail for commuting or to run an errand?

I use trails for transportation a lot.

I use trails for transportation occasionally.

I use trails for transportation infrequently.

I never use trails for transportation.

I don’t use trails for transportation, but I’d like to!

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* 3. Who do you visit trails with? (Select all that apply.)

Friends

Parents

Children

Pets

I visit trails mostly by myself.

Coworkers or classmates

Spouse or partner

Other (Please explain.)

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* 4. How does spending time on trails and in the outdoors impact your stress levels and health?

It reduces my stress and improves my health significantly.

It reduces my stress and improves my health a little.

My stress and health levels are the same as before.

It increases my stress levels and negatively impacts my health a little.

It increases my stress levels and negatively impacts my health significantly.

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* 5. How do you currently think about trails and open spaces?

I consider trails and open spaces to be very important.

I consider trails and open spaces to be somewhat important.

I consider trails and open spaces to be somewhat unimportant.

I consider trails and open spaces to be not important at all.

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* 6. Tell us a little about one of your recent trail moments. How have trails impacted your life? What have you enjoyed about spending time outside on trails? What is the best thing about trails?

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* 7. Which race/ethnicity best describes you? (Please choose only one.)

American Indian or Alaskan Native

Asian/Pacific Islander

Black or African American

Hispanic

White/Caucasian

Multiple Ethnicity/Other (Please specify.)

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* 8. What is your age?

Younger than 18

18 to 24

25 to 34

35 to 44

45 to 54

55 to 64

65 to 74

75 or older

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* 9. What best describes your gender?

Female

Male

Nonbinary

Prefer not to answer

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* 10. What is your contact information? By providing this information, you give permission for RTC to stay in touch. We will share information with you about staying active on trails and opportunities to stay active outside in your community. We will not share your information with other entities.

Name *

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code *

Email Address *

Phone Number