Huge thanks to Vigor Marine MHI , naming sponsor of our first Trailside HQ, and other generous supporters!
This year’s Celebrate Trails Day will be extra special for the Elizabeth River Trail!
For the first time ever, we are opening the doors to our brand-new Trailside Headquarters and you’re invited to help us celebrate this exciting new chapter.
Our Trailside HQ for the Elizabeth River Trail Foundation represents years of community support, growth, and momentum. It gives our designated National Recreation Trail a permanent home right along the path it serves, and creates a space where programs, partnerships, and community connections can continue to grow.
Grand Opening Special!
Come get your limited edition ERT hydroflask OR the sporty Grand Opening Trail Hat! NEW perks launch at the big celebration when you sign up to give a monthly donation to the non-profit Elizabeth River Trail Foundation. Your gift will go directly to “S’more Trail” — more miles, more trail programs, and more amenities.
Join us for a Grand Opening celebration featuring:
- A first look inside the new Trailside HQ!
- Family-friendly programming and activities for all ages
- Freebies, giveaways, and opportunities to support the trail through ERT-branded merchandise, becoming a Trailblazer donor, and more!
- Information about how to connect with us and support the trail you love
There’s so much to do!
Celebrate Trails Day Activities
Event Schedule
8:30 AM:
Bhav Brigade Yoga.
Meeting on the green space at Fergus Reid Tennis Center. This is a donation-based event.
9:30 AM:
Trailside Headquarters Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
10:30 AM:
Botanical Tour with Norfolk Master Gardeners
11 AM:
Vibe ‘N’ Roll with our friends at Rollbounce Rollout
10 AM – 1 PM:
Celebrate Trails Day activities
Check out our newest program, Spinclusion!
ERT is proud to join forces with Spinclusion, an adaptive riding program dedicated to empowering seniors, veterans, and individuals with mobility challenges through free rides.
Celebrate Trails Day Activities
Activities!
Enjoy Spinclusion Rides
Vibe ‘N Roll with our friends at Rollbounce Roll Out
Build Your Own S’Mores Bar
Chelsea Scavenger Hunt
(participants who complete their cards will be entered in prize giveaways)
Selfie Stations
Giveaways!
You could WIN:
Elizabeth River Trail Swag
REI Camping Chairs
(set of 2)
REI Camping Tent
REI Gift Certificate for a FREE bike tune up
VIP Tickets to Bayou Bon Vivant
at Town Point Park
For the Kids!
Kids’ Fairy Hunt (shhh… it’s a secret!)
Design Your Own Trail! Drawing Activity
Add some color with sidewalk chalk
Get moving with our hoola hoops
Join the competition with yard games
ERT Headquarters
FIRST LOOK!
Check out our fleet of rentable bicycles
See our mural installation
Explore our kids library/reading nook
Shop our new retail store
Store Grand Opening!
Trail Mix Dispenser A Trailblazer exclusive perk
Quench your thirst at the Hydration Station
for trail users
