High Bridge Trail State Park, Rail trail and state park in Greater Richmond Region, United States.
High Bridge Trail extends 32 miles through central Virginia with a limestone surface path connecting multiple towns including Farmville and Burkeville.
The trail incorporates a railway bridge from the 1850s that played a strategic role during the Civil War between Union and Confederate forces.
The park preserves infrastructure from the Norfolk Southern Railway, featuring mile markers and whistle posts that reflect the region's transportation heritage.
Visitors find parking areas at Camp Paradise Road and River Road, with facilities for horses, bicycles, and hikers throughout the 1,236-acre park.
The centerpiece High Bridge spans 2,400 feet and stands 125 feet above the Appomattox River, making it Virginia's longest recreational bridge.
Location: Virginia
Inception: 2008
Website: https://dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/high-bridge-trail
GPS coordinates: 37.31223,-78.31995
Latest update: May 10, 2025 23:49
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