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September 10, 2025

Shapiro Admin. Working to Establish 9/11 National Memorial Trail Across PA

The Shapiro Administration is working to establish the 9/11 National Memorial Trail across Pennsylvania, connecting key 9/11 memorial sites. The trail will pass through 25 counties and 129 municipalities, with nearly 750 signs to aid navigation. DCNR has contributed nearly $1 million in grants to complete trail sections, with a goal to complete signage before the 25th anniversary of 9/11 in 2026.

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February 23, 2026

Path of the Flood Trail Expansion

The September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance, in partnership with the Cambria County Conservation and Recreation Authority, has been awarded funding through the Federal Lands Access Program to support the design and engineering of a new segment of the Path of the Flood Trail in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.

February 23, 2026

Mike Dannemiller on NYC Radio: Honoring the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Through the National Memorial Trail

Trail advocate Mike Dannemiller joined host Steve Bartel on February 22, 2026, for a wide-ranging interview broadcast across two major NYC iHeart Media stations - Q104.3 (Classic Rock) and 103.5 WKTU-FM (Adult Contemporary) - reaching millions of listeners across the New York metro area.

September 11, 2025

Pennsylvania Act 25 of 2024: Mandating 9/11 Remembrance and Education in Schools

Pennsylvania Act 25 of 2024 originated as House Bill 1097, authored by Rep. Jim Haddock. There was no separate Senate bill—HB 1097 passed both chambers and was signed by Governor Shapiro on June 17, 2024. The law requires schools to observe a moment of silence on 9/11 and directs the Department of Education to create optional curriculum materials about the attacks.

October 21, 2024

Ride to Remember: Craig Martin's Journey

Craig Martin, a Lancaster, PA resident, cycled the entire 9/11 National Memorial Trail, documenting his journey and reflections.

July 1, 2024

NPS Press Conference Announcing the Further Development of the 9/11 National Memorial Trail through Western Pennsylvania's national parks.

This milestone event announced the further development of key sections of the 9/11 National Memorial Trail at the three National Parks in Western Pennsylvania, including the Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, Johnstown Flood National Memorial, and Flight 93 National Memorial. New infrastructure, including bicycle racks, designated bicycle lanes, and 9/11 Trail signage, is now in place to welcome and guide trail users.

March 11, 2022

PA Statewide Major Greenway Status

DCNR secretary Cindy Adams Dunn officially designated the 9/11 National Memorial Trail as a Statewide Major Greenway.

November 14, 2021

NJ to Secure Former Rail Line

New Jersey will purchase 135 acres of former railway to create a nine-mile greenway in northern New Jersey.

October 13, 2021

Signed. Sealed. Delivered.

President Biden signed H.R. 2278 into law, designating the 1,500-mile 9/11 National Memorial Trail.

April 30, 2021

Expansion in Somerset County, PA

Local officials hosted a ribbon-cutting for a new trail segment in Garrett, PA.

February 28, 2021

First to Complete Virtual Trail Challenge

Jan Walker, 61, was the first to complete the virtual 9/11 National Memorial Trail challenge.

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