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Greenways and Trails

Virginia Capital Trail. Photo courtesy of VDOT

The presence of well-maintained trails is a hallmark of a thriving community. The links below include a wealth of trail information, from guides to building trails from scratch to updates on some of Virginia’s ongoing trail projects.

Virginia Trails

  • Virginia Trails
  • National Trails
  • Local Trails
  • Virginia's State Trails Advisory Committee

    Greenway Resources for Planners

    • Greenway Resources
    • GIS Data and Mapping
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    • Trail Organizations

    Trail Program Publications

    • Trail Program Publications
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