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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: October 15, 2024
Contact: Kim Wells, Public Relations and Marketing Specialist, 804-217-1077, kim.wells@dcr.virginia.gov
Public information meeting for High Bridge Trail State Park to be held Oct. 21
Help shape the park’s future and learn about existing resources
(Editors: Follow this link to download an image. Photo caption: High Bridge Trail with scenic stop with benches)
(Editors: Follow this link to download an image. Photo caption: High Bridge Trail Farmville trailhead)
(Editors: Follow this link to download an image. Photo caption: High Bridge aerial view)
GREEN BAY, Va. – The Department of Conservation and Recreation will host a public information meeting on Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Town Council Meeting Room located at 116 North Main Street in Farmville, Va.
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is preparing a master plan for High Bridge Trail State Park. The purpose of a master plan is to guide the management and development of a park by identifying natural, cultural and physical resources, as well as identifying park needs and engaging with the public.
This meeting will introduce the master planning process, existing resources and information on public outreach and engagement opportunities.
The Code of Virginia requires that master plans be written for all Virginia State Parks. The plans cover the size, types and locations of facilities as well as the site's special features and resources. Plans also cover infrastructure, such as roads and utilities, and outline phased development and costs for operations, maintenance and staffing.
High Bridge Trail State Park offers 32.2 miles of trail for hiking, bicycling and horseback riding. Once a rail bed, the trail is wide, level and generally flat. Its finely crushed limestone surface and dimensions make it easy to enjoy. The park’s centerpiece is the majestic High Bridge, which is more than 2,400 feet long and 125 feet above the Appomattox River. It is the longest recreational bridge in Virginia and among the longest in the United States. High Bridge, a Virginia Historic Landmark, is on the National Register of Historic Places. The trail is a National Recreation Trail, recognizing exemplary trails of local and regional significance, connecting people to nature, to each other, and to our shared history and culture.
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