xTx Trails Talks July 9, 2026

Watch the 1st lunch and learn "xTx Trail Talks" introducing the xTx's new Executive Director Laura Wood. We also share some fascinating similarities between how the Appalachian Trail launched 105 years ago and the xTx launched 2 years ago. Did you know? The Appalachian trail is 2,200 miles across 14 states. The xTx is 1,505 across one state. The Appalachian Trail had 16.9 million people participate with it in some way in 2025. Why trails matter for rural economies: Total recreation spending in Texas was more than $59.4 billion in 2024. It’s behind only Florida ($65.3 billion) and California. ($87.9 billion). Both have well established state-long trails. About the xTx We’re establishing an epic 1,500-mile hiking, cycling & equestrian trail across Texas! Learn more at xTexas.org.