Staunton River Battlefield Rail-Trail:
Virginia
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Description:
This trail, part of Staunton River Battlefield State Park in rural south-central Virginia, follows the corridor of the historic Richmond and Danville Railroad. The primary feature of the trail-a trestle spanning the Staunton River-has a significant place in Civil War history. In 1864, the Union army planned to move into the region and destroy the trestle. If the Union had succeeded, it would have cut off a crucial Confederate supply line leading all the way to Richmond. The story goes that a band of local men held off the Union advancement, preserving the trestle. In addition to the trail and its storied trestle, the park is home to two visitors centers, a museum, a Civil War fort, and a peaceful nature trail.
The rail-trail begins by the Clover Visitors Center, near the park entrance. It immediately takes you over the stunning Staunton River Bridge and then through a beautiful open meadow. Two more trestle crossings await-both spanning marshy fields-before the trail's end at the Roanoke Station Visitors Center in Randolph. Although both visitor centers have restroom facilities, water, and parking, the operating hours fluctuate. Be sure to call the state park before heading out.
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Parking & Trail Access:
To reach the Clover Visitors Center trailhead from South Boston, take US Hwy. 360 and turn left on VA Route 92 to Clover. Go approximately 5 miles and turn left on VA Route 600. Drive about another 3 miles, look for the sign to the park, and turn right on VA Route 855 into the entrance.
To reach the Roanoke Visitors Center in Randolph from South Boston, take US Hwy. 360 to Branch Road (VA Route 608) and make a left. Follow this to its junction with Roanoke Station Road (VA Route 607) and turn left. Continue all the way to the trailhead on your left in Randolph.
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