The Hatfield~McCoy Regional Recreation Authority, more commonly known as the Hatfield~McCoy Trail System, contracted with the Center for Business and Economic Research at Marshall University to prepare an evaluation of the economic impact of the trails system on the economy of West Virginia. This report has the following objectives:
• Provide background and trace the development of the Hatfield McCoy Trails
• Discuss the economic base of the region served by Hatfield~McCoy Trail System
• Explain how trails contribute to the economic development of a region
• Indicate the impact on jobs, income, output and state revenue from the presence of the Hatfield McCoy Trails in West Virginia
The Economic Impact of the Hatfield-McCoy Trail System in West Virginia