Benefits of Trails

Rural Trails Survey Data

By: Rails to Trails Conservancy FACT SHEET
May 9, 2016

Rural Trails Survey DataDownload

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has conducted surveys along trails in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for over 10 years. This infographic shows the aggregate responses for rural trails from surveys conducted from 2006 to 2016.

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