From Rails to Trails

About From Rails to Trails

Edward Norton narrates the story of one of the most unlikely social movements in American history: the struggle to convert thousands of miles of abandoned railroads into trails for cycling and walking. Facing fierce opposition and legal challenges from private property owners, leaders fought to reclaim these corridors for the public, creating a national network of scenic, car-free paths.

From Rails to Trails is a 2025 documentary film directed by Dan Protess. At 57 minutes long, it arrived in October 2025.

Edward Norton plays Narrator.

It streams on PBS in the United States.