Map of bike paths / walking paths in Virginia
Regional Recreational trails for walking, running and cycling in Virginia
Regional Trails, Virginia
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Virginia has a number of lengthy regional recreational trails that extend for miles and go by numerous communities. Many of these trails are rail trails that follow the route of an abandoned railroad right-of-way. These trails offer users a way to ride a bike or walk for miles and see the Virginia countryside. The trails include old steel or trestle railroad bridges over rivers and creeks, tunnels and other historical sites.
In Northern Virginia, there are many recreational trails that follow alongside major roadways. These trails are great for commuting and getting about the area.
| TRAIL NAME | SECTOR | LENGTH (MI.) |
SURFACE | COMMUNITIES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custis Trail | 4.3 | NE | paved | Arlington |
| Four Mile Run Trail | 7 | NE | paved | Arlington |
| Gerry Connolly Cross Country Trail | 40 | NE | paved / unpaved | Occoquan, West Springfield, Vienna, McLean |
| High Bridge Trail | C | 31 | crushed stone | Pamplin, Farmville, Burkeville |
| Holmes Run Trail | NE | 5.2 | paved / unpaved | Alexandria, Fairfax |
| James River Heritage Trail | C | 8 | paved | Lynchburg |
| Mount Vernon Trail | NE | 17 | paved | Arlington, Alexandria, Mount Vernon |
| New River Trail | SW | 55 | crushed stone | Pulaski, Fries, Galax |
| Tobacco Heritage Trail | S | 16 | crushed stone | La Crosse, Brodnay, Lawrenceville |
| Virginia Capital Trail | E | 52 | paved | Richmond, Jamestown |
| Virginia Creeper Trail | SE | 34 | unpaved | Abingdon, Whitetop |
| Washington and Old Dominion Trail | NE | 45 | paved | Arlington, Sterling, Purcellville |
Resources
Following are links to official off-site resources to find out more details about the recreational trails located in Virginia.
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