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Benefits of Trails

Trails have many benefits of health and economic basis. Here are studies and articles on the benefits of trails.

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published Oct 1, 2001

Nebraska Rural Trails: Three Studies of Trail Impact

Documenting the impact of Nebraska’s developing trail system, using surveys to learn more about usage patterns, public safety, property values, and community quality of life along three rural rail-trails.


published Oct 1, 2019

New Report Outlines How Active Transportation Transforms America

by American Trails Staff

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) released a report this week detailing how investing in active transportation positively impacts communities.


published Aug 1, 2018

New York State's Erie Canalway Trail

Bringing new life to communities along a 200-year-old industrial corridor.


published Jan 1, 2012

New Zealand Cycle Trail Launches Product Directory

This product directory of New Zealand's premium cycle tourism experiences provides information on both cycle trails and product information.


posted Jan 16, 2018

North Carolina: RG Absher

RG Absher has been a strong leader by encouraging and fostering partnerships throughout a large region of North Carolina.


posted Jan 16, 2018

North Dakota: Jamie Wetsch

Jamie Wetsch has significantly improved trail recreation opportunities in North Dakota.


published Sep 1, 2007

Northern Forest Canoe Trail: Economic Impacts and Implications for Sustainable Community Development

This research examines the economic impact of paddler recreation along the waterways of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail, a 740-mile route traversing New York, Vermont, Quebec, New Hampshire, and Maine.


published Nov 18, 2008

O. L. "Leff" Moore and the Development of the Innovative Hatfield-McCoy Recreation Area

O. L. “Leff” Moore was the “father” of the Hatfield-McCoy Recreation Area, the most innovative motorized trail system in the eastern United States. Leff was the recipient of the 2008 Hulet Hornbeck Award at the 19th International Trails Symposium.


posted Jan 16, 2018

Ohio: Greg Jackson

Cleveland Metroparks is an independent government entity providing over 22,000 acres of open space around greater Cleveland, mostly in Cuyahoga County.


published Feb 28, 2000

Omaha Recreational Trails: Their Effect on Property Values and Public Safety

Despite increased promotion of trails for health and recreation, critics of new trail development continue to raise questions about the suitability of trails in neighborhoods. Concerns often focus on the impact of trails on property values and public safety in different types of neighborhoods.

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Oregon housing development along the Willamette River Greenway in Portland, Oregon

Oregon housing development along the Willamette River Greenway in Portland, Oregon

Oregon housing development along the Willamette River Greenway in Portland, Oregon

Homes are essentially right on the trail near downtown Portland, Oregon

Homes are essentially right on the trail near downtown Portland, Oregon

Homes are essentially right on the trail near downtown Portland, Oregon

The trail zigzags through development with both cyclists and walkers using the route near downtown Portland, Oregon

The trail zigzags through development with both cyclists and walkers using the route near downtown Portland, Oregon

The trail zigzags through development with both cyclists and walkers using the route near downtown Portland, Oregon

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