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I read that this was a 4 mile straight trail, which sounded short and boring, but we were visiting a friend nearby and decided to check it out. We will be back! We did 12.3 miles total. Started at Carter Park in Ashland and went north for 0.25 mile which was quite pleasant. The trail seemed to end so we turned around. In fact, when leaving afterwards I saw more trail signs north of our turn-around. Then we headed south - absolutely gorgeous paved surface. great signage. part of the trail went though woods with a beautiful understory, then it got more open adjacent to major power lines and such. It would be quite warm on a warm sunny day. We went to Woodland RD and turned right onto what might be a paved, wide sidewalk. We went past a dead-end side street where people had parked to use the trail. We crossed Woodland Rd at a flashing light pedestrian crossing which took us into a very nice quiet neighborhood. Time ran short (we were only expecting to be able to do 8 miles) so we turned around. There is a year round bathroom open at Carter Park which was the only facilities I saw.
Enjoyed this trail tonight. It is now fully paved and incorporated into the Fall Line Trail (see current review for that). It was a pleasure to bike!
Saw this trail on TrailLink and further investigated it at falllinetrail.org and stopped to ride it as we traveled along I-95. We parked by the Northern End of the paved trail in the parking lot for Carter Park and rode it to its current end. It is listed here at 4.8 miles, but both of our bike computers, which match a measured mile, read 5 miles one way. While there are a number of stops for crossroads, we were able to maintain a nice speed on it. There were many bikers and walkers, so I imagine it could get quite busy on the weekends. It is relatively flat, but there are some gentle hills as it goes through wetlands, forests, and fields. The website I mentioned shows planned development, some of it ready for gconstruction. Soon
Love this trail! Nice grades, quiet, not too busy, lots of bathrooms and benches/ picnic tables to stop. High Bridge is lovely with great views. Nice restaurants in Farmville, Charlies is our favorite! Enjoy the serenity and wildlife.
This was a great short ride for us and our 4 year old. Mostly flat or low grade hill from the east trailhead! Be sure to bring a headlamp or flashlight if walking.
The Ashland Trolly Line is open again and extended as part of the Fall Line trail. It runs about 3.5 miles to the Henrico Co Line. It ends there, but will soon be extended another mile after the Chicahominy River bridge is inspected and opened.
The trail is in great condition. The combination of shade and open sky made it a pleasant ride in low 80s temps.
Only a few minor repairs need to be made- steps for riders on both sides of the bridges are needed to dismount their horses- a few bridges were missing them. Also, there is a board sticking out into the path on the long bridge at mile marker 4.5. It looks like they tried to repair it, the board needs to be replaced.
I love that you are along a river a lot of the time and cross a river multiple times. The trail is mostly shaded. Tons of interesting birds sing in the spring. The bathroom at Rose’s Mill is a plus. They tell you not to drink the water but after I did by mistake I suffered no ill effects. I encounter people on any day of the week, but definitely on the weekends. I highly recommend this trail.
Quiet, flat, maintained, mostly shaded, along the Piney river with benches and the occasional picnic table. Port-a-potty at the Piney River trailhead, running water bathroom at the Roses Mill trailhead .
I hiked this trail today and enjoyed it quite a lot. The trail itself is nice and wide, and fairly flat. There’s good tree canopy over most of the route and beautiful views of the rivers and fields. There are benches and picnic tables scattered along the trail as well. Plenty of parking at the Piney River trailhead. Will definitely hike this one again.
I hiked this trail today and enjoyed it quite a lot. The trail itself is nice and wide, and fairly flat. There’s good tree canopy over most of the route and beautiful views of the rivers and fields. There are benches and picnic tables scattered along the trail as well. Plenty of parking at the Piney River trailhead. Will definitely hike this one again.
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