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Region

Southside & the Piedmont

Long, quiet rail-trails and rolling reservoir country between Richmond and the Blue Ridge.

The Piedmont and Southside are Virginia's least crowded trail regions. High Bridge Trail State Park anchors the area with a level crushed-stone corridor and a spectacular river crossing; state parks and reservoirs fill in shaded loops that work well for families and beginner runners.

1 routes in Southside & the Piedmont

High Bridge Trail — Paved coastal greenway path running between marsh grasses in golden evening light

Running

High Bridge Trail

Farmville · Southside & the Piedmont

A 31-mile crushed-stone rail-trail crossing the Appomattox River on a bridge 125 feet above the valley.

Distance
31 mi
Elevation gain
500 ft
Route type
Point to point
Difficulty
Easy

Surface: Crushed stone

  • High Bridge river crossing
  • 31 continuous miles
Verified August 1, 2026