About the Trail
The 9/11 National Memorial Trail is a federally designated route honoring the heroes of September 11th, 2001.
Our Mission
To honor the heroes of September 11th, 2001 by creating and maintaining a living memorial that connects the three attack sites, educates future generations, and brings communities together through shared remembrance.
Miles of Trail
Annual Users
Partner Trails
National Parks & Landmarks
Our History
The September 11th National Memorial Trail was conceived to honor the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. The trail creates a lasting tribute by connecting the three National Memorials: the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York City, the Pentagon Memorial in Arlington, Virginia, and the Flight 93 Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
Federally designated by Congress in 2021, the trail utilizes existing pathways, greenways, and trails across multiple states, creating a continuous route that serves multiple purposes: as a memorial, an educational resource, and a recreational pathway.
Leadership & Partners
Trail History
From a vision born five days after 9/11 to federal designation in 2021 — explore our journey.
View Timeline →Staff & Board of Directors
Our board brings together experts in trails, memorials, education, and civic engagement.
Meet the Board →Trail Partners
Collaboration with 37 existing trails, parks, and organizations makes this memorial possible.
View Partners →Resources
Download reports, trail maps, planning documents, and other resources about the trail.
View Resources →Get in Touch
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Images and photos used on this website are used with permission from the September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance community and its members. Trail icon by Delapouite under CC BY 3.0.