A prime example is New York’s Empire State Trail, a 750-mile network of trails and road routes that was completed in December 2020.
Fortunately, predating the pandemic there was a national push to build and connect more trails. A prime example is New York’s Empire State Trail, a 750-mile network of trails and road routes that was completed in December 2020. Especially popular are trails built along retired railroad beds, which communities see as relatively inexpensive opportunities to increase access to recreation and grow local tourism.