11-06-2025
Elizabeth River Trail designated as a National Recreation Trail; first in Hampton Roads
NOTE: The above video is from previous coverage on the Elizabeth River Trail.
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The Elizabeth River Trail (ERT) Foundation announced they have received the designation as a National Recreation Trail on Monday.
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According to a release, the designation is given out by the U.S. Department of the Interior. Monday's announcement makes the ERT just one of over 1,300 National Recreation Trails across the United States, and the only one in entire Hampton Roads region.
'This designation is a big win for our region, securing the Elizabeth River Trail as a national destination,' executive director of the ERT Foundation Kindra Greene said. 'This recognition goes a long way in ensuring the longevity of our urban trail for the future.'
The release states the designation will allow for the ERT to have opportunities for regional collaboration, increased tourism and long-term preservation. In addition, the increased national visibility has the potential to increase local economic activity within Norfolk.
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