The power of free public trail systems - Trek Bicycle

We don't build trails to give people somewhere to go. We build trails to give people somewhere to belong.

When you envision a better world, what do you see? Families spending more time together outside? Kids choosing adventure over screens? Neighbors who actually know each other's names?

Picture this: a world filled with free, intentional natural spaces where families can explore together on beautiful winding singletrack. Where every kid has a space to learn how to ride, and communities connect in the heart of the outdoors. This is what we aim to build through the Trek Foundation — a world where the beauty of the natural world becomes the backdrop for human connection, exploration, and growth.

The Trek Foundation was established to give more riders safe and accessible places to explore, but these trails have grown into something so much bigger. They’re community gathering places, meeting spots for local youth mountain bike teams, outdoor classrooms for schools, and connectors that open a whole new world of adventure.

Since 2020, Trek has funded 14 trail systems across the United States, each one carefully vetted to ensure it delivers meaningful, lasting value to its community. And this is only the beginning. We're committed to expanding access, protecting natural spaces, and building infrastructure that brings people together for years to come.

Because when communities have great places to ride, good things follow. Communities grow closer. Healthy habits take route. Kids discover new passions. And, little by little, the better world we imagine comes into view.