High Bridge Trail State Park

High Bridge Trail State Park
High Bridge at High Bridge Trail State Park
Map showing the location of High Bridge Trail State Park
Map showing the location of High Bridge Trail State Park
Location of High Bridge Trail State Park
LocationCentral and Southside Virginia, United States
Nearest cityFarmville, Virginia
Coordinates37°18′40.61″N 78°19′5.99″W / 37.3112806°N 78.3183306°W / 37.3112806; -78.3183306
Area1,206 acres (488 ha)
Established2006[1]
Completed: 2012[2]
Governing bodyVirginia Department of Conservation and Recreation

High Bridge Trail State Park is a rail trail in Southside Virginia converted from a rail line last belonging to Norfolk Southern.

The first section of the High Bridge Trail opened in 2008 with the most recent extension into The Town of Pamplin completed in Spring 2024.[2] With a length of more than thirty miles, the trail is shared by bicyclists, pedestrians and equestrians — and includes a restored crossing at the Appomattox River over the historic High Bridge – from which the park derives its name.

The lineal park traverses Appomattox, Nottoway, Cumberland, and Prince Edward counties as well as Pamplin City, Prospect, Farmville, Rice and Burkeville. Where the trail traverses Farmville, it directly adjoins Longwood University at the campus' satellite housing and athletic site.[3]

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  3. ^ "Longwood building two bridges for Lancer Park vehicle and foot traffic". Longwood University Press Release, October 12, 2009. Archived from the original on October 17, 2009. Retrieved January 23, 2011.