Creeper Trail has $61 million annual impact on 4 Southwest Virginia counties, new study finds

Creeper Trail has $61 million annual impact on 4 Southwest Virginia counties, new study finds

The Virginia Creeper Trail contributes more than $61 million per year to four Southwest Virginia counties and supports 582 full-time jobs, a new Virginia Tech study has found. In 2023, the trail attracted more than 112,600 visitors. Total trail usage by local residents and visitors totaled 348,400 trips — nearly 1,000 users per day — according to the study. Local officials have said recently that the trail draws about 250,000 users each year. Vi…