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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 Dec 18, 2018

Greater Des Moines Water Trails Economic Impact Study

Greater Des Moines Water Trails will annually pour tens of millions of dollars into the regional economy, a new analysis shows.


published Sep 1, 2002

Case Studies of Water Trail Impacts on Rural Communities

by Lindsy Johnson, MCRP

Water trail development causes economic and social and impacts on rural communities.


published Aug 1, 2015

An Economic Argument for Water Trails

by River Management Society

This report is a summary of findings from existing studies, which provide examples of the economic impact of water trails in their respective communities. It is meant to provide a helpful resource to communities interested in learning about the economic benefit water trails have provided for cities and towns in the US.


posted Nov 20, 2018

Trail Towns - Leveraging Trails for Community and Economic Development

Take an in depth look at Trail Towns through programs in Kentucky and Michigan. Learn how community partners work to implement economic development, recreation and quality of life planning through Trail Towns.


published May 30, 2018

Mountain Bicycling in Wisconsin Surveyed and Analyzed

Survey of mountain biking users from the Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association (CAMBA) trail system located in northwestern Wisconsin.


published May 1, 2004

The Suwannee River Wilderness Trail

Conceived as an ecotourism destination, the trail enables exploration of the area by canoe or kayak, while providing an economic boost to surrounding rural communities.


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 Oct 8, 2011

Attracting Bike Tourists to Your Trail: Lessons from the Canalway

This guide will set forth strategies for building on what you already offer to enhance the appeal of your community and your business to bicycle tourists and strengthening the local economy.


posted Jan 16, 2018

North Dakota: Jamie Wetsch

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


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.

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Related images in Benefits of Trails

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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