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Home » Recreational Planning » Shenandoah Valley Rail-Trail Feasibility Study

Shenandoah Valley Rail-Trail Feasibility Study

DCR evaluated the conversion of an inactive Norfolk-Southern railroad segment into a 48.5-mile multiuse recreational trail. The trail would link the towns of Broadway and Front Royal, passing through the counties of Rockingham, Shenandoah and Warren.

Technical assistance for the feasibility study was provided by the Virginia Department of Transportation and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation.

The study was submitted to the General Assembly and can be found here.

Public survey results

Information about the feasibility study and results of a public survey for the proposed project were presented during a webinar.

View a recording of the webinar - YouTube.

View the PowerPoint presentation for the webinar.

Read a transcription of the webinar.

Feasibility Study Supporting Documents

  • SD1 Resolutions
  • SD2 Notes from Listening Sessions
  • SD3 Spanish Outreach
  • SD4 Metroquest Survey Results
  • SD5 Public comment
  • SD6 Architectural Resources
  • SD7 VDOT Property Valuation
  • SD8 2019 Chmura Economic Impact Study
  • SD9 2021 Cline Economic Impact Study
  • SD10 At-Grade Crossing Review
  • SD11 Typical At-Grade Crossing
  • SD12 At-Grade Field Review
  • SD13 Trailheads Review

Additional Information

VDOT’s project page

Click for a larger map - PDF
Map of the Shenandoah Valley

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