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W&OD Trail in Northern Virginia | Photo courtesy RTC

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State Stats

52

total rail-trails

455

miles of rail-trails

10

current projects

118

miles of potential rail-trail

37.6 M

Available Funds in the State

US Funds

FY23 Total Reserved for Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails Program (source: FHWA)​

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News & Stories from VA

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One of the earliest rail-trails to influence Congress, the W&OD Trail in Northern Virginia is today a national model for the country, receiving millions of visitors each year. | Photo by Albert Ting
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Examining the W&OD Trail as a Beloved Northern Virginia Asset and National Model
October 08, 2024
 Missouri's St. Louis Riverfront Trail | Photo courtesy Great Rivers Greenway
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Top 15 Unique Trails for Runners
June 11, 2024
 High Bridge Trail State Park is a multi-use trail ideally suited for hiking, bicycling and horseback riding. Its centerpiece is the majestic High Bridge, which is more than 2,400 feet long and 160 feet above the Appomattox River. The majestic bridge was built in 1853 as part of the South Side Railroad. Virginia Tourism Corporation, www.Virginia.org
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Virginia’s High Bridge Trail State Park
June 01, 2024
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Capital Trails Coalition

The Capital Trails Coalition (CTC) footprint currently includes more than 800 miles of existing and planned trails and connections in Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Virginia.

Virginia’s W&OD Trail | Photo by Joe LaCroix

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