Powell, Montana
Old Yellowstone TrailPowell County has a vision to promote the aesthetics of its natural amenities, primarily the surrounding Rocky Mountains and the Clark Fork River. In 2016, they purchased over 7 miles of a historic railroad right-of-way and converted it into bike and pedestrian path. Three historic bridges over the Clark Fork were renovated, while maintaining their historic character. The County is currently designing Phase 2 of the project, which will add 4.5 miles to the trail and connect it into Deer Lodge.
Project Highlights
- 7.5 miles new bike and pedestrian trail
- 5 bridge rehabilitations (3 of which are over the Clark Fork River)
- 2 trailhead/parking areas
- 300 linear feet of bioengineered bank stabilization
- Developed Trail Management and Facilities Plan
- Feasibility Study
- Bidding assistance
- Capital Improvements Planning
- Conceptual design
- Construction management
- Data/environmental collection
- Design
- Field inspections
- Land acquisition
- Permitting
- Survey
- Part of Rails to Trails System
- Project cost $900,000
- Funding
- NRDP - $990,000
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