American Discovery Trail

05/29/2026

Here's your first look at the three batons we will be using during the American Discovery 250 Relay starting in July. Participants will carry these specialized batons carrying a copy of the Declaration of Independence. We are seeking participants to help us carry these baton across the country. Sign up for FREE and find out when it's near your town.

05/22/2026

The American Discovery 250 Relay - a 6,800-mile coast-to-coast event will be starting JULY 1st! We need your help to carry a baton containing a copy of the Declaration of Independence across the USA. Choose your means by foot, bike, wheelchair or horseback. Registration is free - be part of the longest relay in world history! Click here for event information and to sign up: https://discoverytrail.org/america-250-relay

05/19/2026

Wildlife images along the C&O Canal section of the American Discovery Trail in Maryland. Photos by JJ johnson.

05/18/2026

Ultra runner, Suzan Brydon, is photographed with Delaware State Coordinator, Terry Shuchart, who provided some shuttle assistance through the state of Delaware.

05/17/2026

Yesterday we met Angela, Bethany and Dena from Tennessee who are bike packing on the North Bend Rail Trail section of the American Discovery Trail in WV. Have a great ride!!

05/16/2026

https://www.wdtv.com/2026/05/15/ultrarunner-visits-bridgeport-during-cross-country-trail-run/

Suzan Brydon, an ultrarunner, is running across the Eastern portion of the American Discovery Trail. She stopped at Bridgeport City Park Thursday to spend time with DHFS5K members before their practice.

05/05/2026

Congrats to Renae who has finished hiking Del, MD, DC, and WV.

04/22/2026

Sign up now, for one mile or a hundred!

Be a part of history celebrating US history.

There's no charge to take part, though of course we would love it if you became a member or made a donation.

The Relay Calendar - https://discoverytrail.org/adt-relay-calendar

SIgn up form - https://secure.qgiv.com/.../americandisco.../event/250relay/

04/19/2026

Katie hiked Delaware, Maryland and DC this spring. Congrats!

02/12/2026

Become a part of the American Discovery 250 Relay! Starting at the Pacific in July and ending at the Atlantic on Thanksgiving Day, we are looking for runners, hikers, walkers, bikers and riders to take part and carry the baton! Sign up today to express your interest at https://discoverytrail.org/america-250-relay.