Promoting Economic Development Through Trails

Presented as part of the WeConservePA 2022 Conference: Trails can be meaningful places to experience nature, but they can also serve as tools to promote economic development and conservation. This workshop will explore the Fruit & Wine Trail, a local case study spearheaded by the Land Conservancy of Adams County to connect multiple working farms through an interactive (and delicious!) trail experience. Learn about the background, goals, and process of planning the trail from multiple perspectives and explore considerations for purposeful trail design that provides a unique recreational and customer experience. Considerations will touch on assessment of the trail environment, accessibility, and how to create a welcoming trail experience from the parking lot to the point of sale.