Running · Farmville, Virginia
High Bridge Trail
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
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Typical time
- Not yet verified
About this route
High Bridge Trail State Park follows a former Norfolk & Western rail corridor through Farmville and out into quiet Southside farmland. The centerpiece is High Bridge itself — more than 2,400 feet long and about 125 feet above the Appomattox River.
The crushed-stone surface is firm, level, and forgiving, making this an excellent choice for long easy efforts, families, and anyone who wants distance without technical footing.
Why this difficulty rating: Level rail grade on firm crushed stone.
Highlights
- High Bridge river crossing
- 31 continuous miles
- Farmville trail town
Map and trailheads
Approximate locations for orientation only. Carry an offline map — cell service is unreliable on much of this network.
Know before you go
- Route type
- Point to point
- Surfaces
- Crushed stone
- Setting
- Forest, River, Park
- Amenities
- Parking, Restrooms, Water, Shade, Free
- Parking
- Not yet verified
- Restrooms
- Not yet verified
- Water
- Not yet verified
- Fees
- Trail use is free; some trailhead parking may charge.
- Permits
- Not yet verified
- Hours
- Not yet verified
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed on leash
- Accessibility
- Firm, level crushed stone suitable for many wheelchair users and strollers.
- Stroller friendly
- Yes
- Good with kids
- Yes
- Seasonal notes
- Not yet verified
- Weather exposure
- Not yet verified
- Cell service
- Not yet verified
- Emergency
- Not yet verified
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