Two mountain bikers riding on a rocky forest trail near a cliff.
Infographic titled 'Walden’s Ridge Park Update 2025' from the University of Tennessee Chattanooga, detailing visitor statistics and economic impact from October 2023 to October 2024. It shows a trail map, visitation figures such as 31,262 total visits and economic impact estimates ranging from $1.7M to $2.1M. Key points include trail usage metrics and visit patterns, sourced from the SORBA Economic Impact Report 2022.

Mountain biking contributes to the local economy and improves health outcomes in our community. To prove it, we collaborated with UTC Outdoor Recreation Department to complete an impact study in 2022. The results were incredible! $6.9 million in annual revenue to Hamilton County and $4.3 million to surrounding counties. The opening of Walden’s Ridge Park in 2023 increased these numbers by another $1.7-2 million. Check out the full report below.