About TRTC
Founded in 1989, the Triangle Rails to Trails Conservancy (TRTC) a state chartered, non-profit organization that accomplishes much of it’s work through volunteer efforts. Its purpose is to work with local and state government officials to preserve local abandoned railroad corridors for future transportation and other interim uses such as recreational trails. Since 1998, TRTC volunteers have put in over 8,800 hours in cleaning up, resurfacing and maintaining the American Tobacco Trail (ATT) in Durham, Chatham and Wake Counties.
Our current focus is supporting safety and signage improvements for the American Tobacco Trail, arranging volunteer projects and providing feedback to local trail managers on problems or proposed changes.
ATT Trail Maps
American Tobacco Trail
(Durham & Greenways PDF)
American Tobacco Trail
(Chatham & Wake Sections PDF)
Latest News
Closure on Section of ATT Connector
The Riddle Road Trail, between Alfred St and Riddle Rd, will be closed beginning March 28th for approximately 30 days. Please make alternate plans for transportation and recreation during the closure. Please keep a safe distance from all equipment and machinery and...
Closure on a section of the ATT
From November 28th to ~ December 20th the ATT will be under repair from Dunhill Drive to NC 54. See attached file for the recommended re-routes.
Update on Eagle Spur Trail Project
As some of you may know, TRTC has been involved in a multi-year project to replace 3 large (36” diam.) drainage culverts in the mid-section of this trail. This has not been an easy project and has been delayed several times by high lake levels and the fact that the...
Parking for Horse Trailers at the ATT
There are 4 facilities on the ATT where horse trailers can be parked --Scott-King Road parking area (~Mile Post 10) From Scott-King Road parking is accessed via a short dirt driveway which is about 500' east of the ATT. No water is available at this area. --New Hope...
Winter Trail Clean-Up February 5
Harriet Sansone's volunteer group has scheduled a Winter Clean-up for Saturday, Feb 5th - lots of advance notice! The group will meet at 9 am at the trailhead as it crosses Fayetteville Rd just north of Food Lion at 3022 Fayetteville Rd, Durham. Feel free to park in...
Upcoming ATT Workday in Durham –October 16, 2021
SO many of you have asked about the next Trail cleanup - so here is the info! Sat, 10/16 - 9 am Park on the side of Food Lion, 3022 Fayetteville St. Meet at the Trailhead as it crosses Fayetteville about 25 yds up the street. You don't need to bring ANYTHING except...
Workday at Eagle Spur Trail–October 18th 2020
Steve Lund is leading a workday on the Eagle Spur Trail, Sunday October 18th at 9:00 a.m. It's a concrete mixing and pouring party to anchor the first drainage culvert in position. Volunteers should plan to be out there for about 4 hours. We'll meet at the Colvard...
Good News on the Pipeline Proposal
It appears that the strong public reaction to Dominion's pipeline proposal and possibly other technical factors have prompted Dominion to rescind their request to use the ATT rail corridor for a new pipeline connector. NCDOT announced on June 2: "The N.C. Department...
Info on Proposed Natural Gas Pipeline on the ATT
Just over a week ago I was made aware that North Carolina's DOT has been working with Dominion Energy to allow the construction of a 12" diameter gas line using a portion of the ATT corridor from Morrisville Parkway to Scott King Road. This would be from ~mile post...
Upcoming Workday on Eagle Spur Trail
Eagle Spur Trail Workday, Saturday March 7th, 9:00 a.m. Steve Lund will lead a crew of volunteers to: 1. Cut up and remove logs and debris from the trail. 2. Pick up and remove trash. 3. Haul in Sakrete for the culvert project. 4. Remove any fallen trees from the...
Pittard Sears Fountain Closed for the Winter
Due to the sub-freezing temperatures on November 12 through 14, we opted to shut down our fountain to avoid freeze damage to the internal hoses and brass parts vulnerable to freeze damage. Weather permitting, we'll re-open it in late March. The fountains at the New...
Volunteer Workday at Eagle Spur Trail
On Saturday, May 18th, TRTC is sponsoring a second clean-up session at the Eagle Spur Trail. The Eagle Spur is the remnant of the original 1920's "Tobacco Trail" rail grade abandoned with the construction of Jordan Lake and runs from Stagecoach Road 2.3 miles to the...