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Trail etiquette on Virginia State Parks' rails-to-trails

By Starr AndersonPosted March 25, 2026
Virginia State Parks features four rail-to-trail systems, each offering accessible, scenic routes with gentle grades ideal for walkers, runners, cyclists, e-bike riders, and, except at Staunton River Battlefield, horseback riders.
High Bridge Trail State Park

Visit 32 Bridges, 4 Counties, 2 Tunnels at New River Trail – Part 1

By Maggi TinsleyPosted August 17, 2022
New River Trail State Park's 57-mile length makes it worthy of three separate blog posts. First up, the southern section that runs from Galax to the midpoint of Foster Falls.
view from a bridge on the New River Trail

9 Great Rail Trails in Virginia

By Shellie LeetePosted March 25, 2021
Take in the beautiful Virginia countryside as you ride the former rails on our state's rail-trails. Two of the longest are scenic Virginia State Parks.
Abandoned rail lines converted into trails for hiking, biking, equestrian use (New River Trail State Park)

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