Community Input Meeting Dates Scheduled
It’s time to talk about how we build the best Shenandoah Rail Trail for our region—attend a community meeting near you!
State Funding & Securing the Corridor for Future Public Benefit
After the long-awaited approval of the state budget, we are excited to announce there is over $90 million set aside for trails.
A Shenandoah Rail Trail IS feasible!
A study conducted by state agencies found that a Shenandoah Rail Trail IS feasible and also that there is overwhelming support for the concept.
Economic Impact of a Shenandoah Rail Trail
In addition to all the expected community benefits the trail will offer, Shenandoah Valley communities also stand to benefit economically.
Shenandoah Rail Trail Feasibility Study Preliminary Report
It was exciting to hear that most of the feedback from the stakeholder meetings and the online survey was very supportive of the project.
Resolutions of Support for the Shenandoah Valley Rail Trail
Localities, businesses and community groups are confirming their interest in a Shenandoah Valley Rail Trail by passing formal resolutions of support.
Connections in the making
Communities along the proposed route have already begun to envision their towns with a Shenandoah Valley Rail Trail.
How did this get started?
The idea of converting the unused north-south rail corridor in Shenandoah and Rockingham counties to a multi-use trail was sparked back in 2016 when the town of Woodstock formed the Woodstock Exploratory Rails to Trails Committee.
Shenandoah Valley Rail Trail Feasibility Study Authorized by General Assembly
The General Assembly passed a budget amendment authorizing the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation to study the feasibility of...