Can you fill out a survey about the proposed Yellowstone Heritage Trail in Paradise Valley?

Last month, a community open house about the Yellowstone Heritage Trail was a big success. Dozens of people attended to learn more about different routes and gave really valuable feedback. The proposed trail would extend the 89-South Bike Path, from the Old Yellowstone Trail near Livingston, and continue through Paradise Valley to Gardiner. This is an essential Montana section of the Great American Rail Trail.  

This work is a continued effort to provide multi-modal recreation, economic and social opportunities for many communities.

Now, Sanderson Stewart, who is doing a feasibility study on the trail from Old Yellowstone to Point of Rocks, is asking for your input!

Can you take a few minutes to fill out a survey?

If you missed the meeting, the link has a recording of the presentation and more information.

You can learn more below!

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and Sanderson Stewart are conducting a feasibility study for the Yellowstone Heritage Trail along the historic Elk River.

The Yellowstone Heritage Trail feasibility study will evaluate the viability to complete a multi-use trail from Point of Rocks to the termination of the Highway 89 South Pedestrian Trail (near the start of Old Yellowstone Trail North Road).

The goal of the Great American Rail Trail is to create a multi-use trail across the United States repurposing former railroad beds. Already, the route is more than 54% completed, with more than 2,030 miles completed across the country.

We expect that the completion of the trail would have strong economic benefits for Paradise Valley businesses by creating low-impact tourism opportunities.

The already-completed paved trail alongside U.S. Highway 89 from Livingston to Old Yellowstone Trail is considered a part of the trail and provides safe recreational infrastructure for our community.

The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, which is the organization working to complete the Great American Rail Trail, has identified the Yellowstone Heritage Trail as its most important project in Montana.