The Economic Impact of the Trail
In addition to all the expected community benefits the trail will offer, the new analysis estimates the trail will make a huge economic impact.
Every $1.00 invested in the trail will generate $4.20 in new economic activity.
+$35.1M
New annual spending in the region due to visitors to the Shenandoah Rail Trail is projected to be $35 million (in 2025 dollars) per year when the trail is fully opened.
+321 Jobs
The new regional economic activity is expected to generate 321 new jobs.
+$10.6M
The expanded economy will generate substantial new income for business employees, the self-employed and unincorporated businesses.
Tax
Revenue
The expanded economy in the region will generate $2.7 million in additional tax revenue each year for state and local governments.
Attracting Economic Development Opportunities
A fully-connected trail also adds to the enticing local amenities that attract companies seeking to locate in a place that offers a high quality of life to the folks they employ. This means the potential for new job opportunities across a variety of economic sectors.
It’s time for a Trail that connects more than towns—It connects people.
Virginia’s Shenandoah Rail Trail will connect towns from Broadway to Front Royal with almost 50 miles of trail alongside the North Fork of the Shenandoah River and the Massanutten Mountain range.
