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Heritage Circle
If you’re leaving a legacy for trails by supporting RTC with a bequest, please let us know! We’re eager to honor your extraordinary commitment to trails by including you amongst our legacy community. Your membership in the Heritage Circle is private and anonymous unless you request recognition.
Your membership in the Heritage Circle helps RTC sustain this momentum for years to come. Today, more than 41,000 miles of multiuse trails are on the ground—and at least 150 trail networks are developing across America—more people than ever before can reach their destinations by trail and are experiencing the joy and impact that these essential routes deliver. Your legacy gift will push us even further.
In recognition of their important commitment to our mission, we offer Heritage Circle members special privileges, including:
- Special Heritage Circle correspondence
- A complimentary copy of RTC’s annual Trail Calendar
- Invitations to RTC receptions, conferences and donor excursions
Trailblazer Society
Our Trailblazer Society plays a transformational role in the growth of America’s trail networks. These RTC members provide leadership donations creating a powerful pool of funding for our mission-guided work. Your generous annual gift of $1,000 or more will help people around the country safely enjoy the outdoors, connect to their communities and build healthy lifestyles.Exclusive Benefits
In addition to all the benefits of standard membership, including our quarterly Rails to Trails magazine, Trailblazer Society members receive a number of other exciting benefits, including the following:- VIP invitations to special events, bike rides, receptions and conferences
- A complimentary copy of RTC’s annual Trail Calendar
- Updates detailing RTC’s work and recent accomplishments
- Personal calls and briefings from RTC staff and board members when they visit your local area
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Please let us know if you’ve already included a gift for RTC. Providing us with documentation is the best way to ensure that your gift is used in the way you intend.
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