Ecusta Trail Partners
The Ecusta Trail Partners Program
The Ecusta Trail Partners Program is a voluntary collaboration between Henderson County and entities located along the Ecusta Trail to volunteer amenities such as parking and restrooms in exchange for free marketing on trail materials. Although amenities are designed for Phase I of the trail, they will not be installed upon trail opening. So, the County will need the assistance of local businesses and property owners to provide amenities during this time.
The Trail Partners Program is broken into four categories, based on level of support:
- Trail Partner - An entity volunteering amenities to share with trail users in exchange for marketing (only for properties directly adjacent to the trail).
- Trail Sponsor - Any entity not adjacent to the trail that wishes to pay for a trail amenity or sponsor an adjacent business to provide an amenity.
- Trail Supporter - Any entity not adjacent to the trail that wishes to volunteer time or resources to support the trail.
- Trail Lease Program - For qualifying entities willing to lease amenities, in full, to the County for trail users.
Amenities offered to trail users could include:
- Bicycle parking facilities
- Bike racks
- Bike fix-it station
- Vehicle parking
- Restrooms
- Water refill and/or distribution
Watch the video below from the first Trail Partners meeting to learn more about the Ecusta Trail and Trail Partners Program.
For more information, please contact the Planning Department at 828.694.6694
