Door County Trails

05/31/2026

05/21/2026

⭐️We have another fun opportunity for our amazing Door County Trails volunteers! Two openings left- we would love to see you!

See below 👇 to sign up!!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549A8A622ABF9CF8-64166751-volunteers #/

05/15/2026

Trails Talk!
Lessons learned
Developing Green Bay’s Fox River Trail
With Door County Tri Race Director Sean Ryan

-It took energy, advocacy, patience and perseverance to build Green Bay’s Fox River Trail, but in the end the trail helped build the community. That was the message Door County Triathlon Race Director Sean Ryan delivered to a roomful of trail supporters at Write On Door County in Juddville Thursday night.

Dispelling unfounded fear of trail crime and litter, Ryan said real estate along the trail is now highly coveted for its proximity to a path that promotes a vibrant, active lifestyle.

Its been 25-years since Ryan led the charge to convince the community a trail would pump life into the city’s heart. Today, this trail has become a welcoming place for people of all ages and abilities to bike, walk, run and roll down a ribbon of lively joy.

We’re thrilled and thankful Door County is now heading down the same path, and we appreciate you joining us on the journey!

05/12/2026

🚨 HUGE NEWS FOR THE FUTURE OF DOOR COUNTY TRAILS! 🌲🚴‍♀️✨
👉This is one of the biggest milestones yet for the future of connected trails in Door County.

💥Door County Trails is excited to announce that award-winning trails engineer Samantha Herheim at Madison-based KL Engineering has officially been contracted to help lead the next phase of planning for the Door County Strategic Master Trails Plan!

🔥What started as a grassroots, volunteer-led vision for safe, scenic, connected walking and biking trails throughout Door County is gaining real momentum — and this announcement marks a major leap forward.

👍Samantha "Sam" Herheim brings more than two decades of experience designing some of Wisconsin’s most celebrated trail systems, including Madison’s award-winning stunning Lower Yahara River Trail and boardwalk. Her expertise includes navigating sensitive wetlands, protecting forests and shorelines, designing complex boardwalk systems, and helping communities create trails that fit naturally into the landscape people treasure most.
(Exactly the kind of expertise we need in Door County.)

This is an incredible time for Door County Trails and the future of trails in Door County… we’re just getting started!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️We’re also thrilled that this exciting announcement was recently featured in the Peninsula Pulse Newspaper! Story link here: https://doorcountypulse.com/herheim-to-lead-next-phase-of-trail-planning/

🫶Thank you to every donor, volunteer, local leader, business owner, advocate, and community member helping turn this vision into reality. The future of trails in Door County has never looked brighter. 🌿💚

05/07/2026

Door County Trails Presents…

Trails Talk with Sean Ryan. A free public event!

"Lessons Learned from
Green Bay's Fox River Trail"

Free Public Event
When: Thursday, May 14
Where: Write On - Juddvile, 4210 Juddville Road, Fish Creek, WI 54212
What Time 7:00 PM

Conversation, questions, and insights!

Before Sean Ryan was named Race Director of the Door County Triathlon, he stood on the front line of efforts to develop Green Bay's Fox River Trail. This trail is now a corridor of community engagement. Sean will share the lessons we can learn as we develop our own "path to the future of Door County." Join us at this “in-person” event!

05/03/2026

🕺🤙DCT volunteers rock! We manned the Door County Half Marathon finish line water station to rehydrate the 2700 participants.
Congrats finishers! ❤️❤️

04/29/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Door County Trails community hike!! 🫶 It was wonderful to see such a strong turnout and shared enthusiasm for exploring and supporting our local trail system. 🥾

This route is an important link in the Door County Trails network, helping connect our communities while expanding access to the natural beauty that makes this area so special. 🌲

We are especially grateful to event coordinator Tonya Crowell, naturalist Terrie Cooper, and Gibraltar Town Board member Vinni Hancock for guiding the group and sharing their knowledge. 🫶🫶

04/10/2026

We need YOU to help make race day unforgettable! 🏃‍♀️💥

We’re looking for awesome volunteers to:

💧 Hand out water to runners
📣 Cheer loud, cheer proud, and keep the energy HIGH
🙌 Support participants as they crush the Door County Half Marathon & 5K run!

No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm, your smile, and maybe your best cheering skills 😉

✨ It’s a fun, feel-good way to give back
✨ Great for friends, families, or groups (5th grade and older with adult)
✨ You’ll have a front-row seat to all the action

📅 May 2
📍 Peninsula State Park- Nicolet Bay
⏰ 9:30 - 1:30
Spots are limited, so grab yours now!
👉
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549A8A622ABF9CF8-63024095-dctvolunteer
Let’s show these runners what an amazing community looks like 💙

04/06/2026

🥳We are honored (and gobsmacked) to be nominated as Door County “Golden Heart” volunteer nominees in the group category! 🥹 HOLY COW! Thank you United Way of Door County! 🫶
We’re powered by volunteers, so join us in building safe and scenic multi-modal trails on our path to the future of a better connected Door County community!! 🚴🚴‍♀️

02/15/2026

❤️ What a Valentine’s Day turnout in Fish Creek! ❤️
Yesterday’s final public open house was filled with energy, thoughtful ideas, and meaningful conversation. Thank you to everyone who came out to share your voice about the future of trails in Door County!

We were grateful to have Sophie Parr, our urban planner from Chastain & Associates and Craig Charles, published author and Door County Trails board member, guiding the conversation and moderating a lively Q&A session.

From the presentation to the hands-on mapping session, attendees leaned in — literally! Large maps filled quickly with suggested routes, connection ideas, and thoughtful notes about how trails can safely link our communities, schools, workplaces, and favorite outdoor destinations.

The conversations didn’t stop when the formal program ended — small groups gathered, neighbors connected, and new ideas sparked around the room. It was exactly what community planning should look like.

This long-range plan will guide where future walking and bicycling trails should go across Door County — and yesterday’s turnout showed just how much people care about getting it right.

Thank you for showing up, sharing your thoughts, and helping shape a more connected Door County. 🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️🌲