Rock Island Trail spurring economic development activity across Mid-South Missouri | Rolla Daily Newes

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The Rock Island Trail interest is outpacing the current development, but much of the trail is coming together on a speedy timeline. Here’s the update for bikers, hikers and nature lovers who will have access to beautiful scenery and a world of recreation opportunities.

The first 47 miles of the Rock Island Trail opened on December 10, 2016 connecting the 240 mile Katy Trail at Windsor to greater Kansas City. Nearby, the Jackson County Regional Rail Coalition is adding 18 miles of trail from Lee’s Summit to I-70 http://fox4kc.com/2017/03/06/18-mile-trail-coming-to-east-side-of-kc/ . Pleasant Hill, Chilhowee, Leeton, and Windsor are already getting increased visitors and revenues from the new trail, plus a spike in lodging reservations from all over the world. In 2015, Ameren agreed to donate the next 144 miles to the State of Missouri under the Rails-To-Trails laws. The transfer is to be in late 2017 after completion of the salvage of the rails and ties.

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