DURHAM, N.C. — If you’ve ever wanted to walk from Durham to Roxboro, you may be in luck. 

A new proposed Durham-to-Roxboro Rail Trail would connect Durham County to Person County, following an abandoned railroad. 

What You Need To Know

The trail connects Durham County to Person County

The trail would be 26 miles long and follow an old CSX railroad

Several groups are involved in the planning 

Several agencies, including Durham County, Triangle West Transportation Planning Organization, City of Durham Parks and Recreation, North Carolina Department of Transportation and East Coast Greenway Alliance are organizing the project. 

“We want to support and promote active ways to get around and to recreate, like bicycling and walking,” said Brooke Roper, a Durham County transportation planner. “We want to honor and tell the story of this area's rich history.”

“This area is underserved by bicycle and pedestrian connections and kind of transportation,” added Andrew Meeker with East Coast Greenway Alliance. “So, it's hard for people who live in this area, who may be transportation disadvantaged and may not have access to a car to be able to access downtown Durham and other parts of the city. So this would be a direct connection from the neighborhoods along the corridor into downtown Durham.”

The trail is still several years away from becoming a reality. 

Organizers are asking for public feedback through an online survey, which can be found here. Public workshops are also slated for Feb. 4, 5, 19 and 20.