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
New ATT Connector at Dallas Street
For several years we’ve been working with the Parks and Public Works staffs in Durham to put in a sidewalk connector from Dallas Street. In the next few weeks the City is scheduled to do a major clean-up of the existing dirt culvert to remove small trees, brush and...
Trail Clean-up-Fayetteville Rd. Section
Facebook Friends of the ATT, plans to do its next clean up on Saturday, February 17 at 9am!! Please join us as we restore the natural beauty of our section of the trail, where it crosses Fayetteville St near Fayetteville Street Elementary School in south Durham....
UPCOMING CLOSURES on ATT
Upcoming Bridge Repairs on the American Tobacco Trail Work is beginning soon to repair and update the rails and support systems for several bridges in the Wake County section of the American Tobacco Trail. Please note there will be both full and partial closures of...
Fountains at Pittard Sears closed
With the very cold overnights ushering in Winter we had to close down the fountain for this year. Weather permitting we'll re-open it around mid-March.
Update on Eagle Spur Trail Project – November 2023
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...
Trail Workday on November 18
Alison Baillie is leading a short workday on Saturday November 18th, at 8am to clean up the area where the ATT crosses Fayetteville Street. They will be meeting where the trail crosses Fayetteville St near Fayetteville St Elementary School. Volunteers will follow the...
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...