About TrailMate

TrailMate was built to make late-night walks feel less isolating and more secure. What started as a simple idea for peer-supported walking at the University of Delaware grew into a student-built platform where people can post routes, find trusted company, check in on safety, and build a community that looks out for each other.

Why We Built It

Campus safety works better when it feels human.

TrailMate is designed for the moments when a walk home should feel routine, not stressful. We wanted a space that feels familiar to students: lightweight, social, and practical enough to use in real time.

Instead of a rigid system, TrailMate helps people coordinate with each other, share plans clearly, and feel supported by a visible network of students who care about getting home safely together.

Built around the real student experience