Thursday, April 27, 2017

High Bridge Trail State Park, VA - High Bridge


ABOUT THE PARK:
High Bridge Trail State Park, VA - Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation

DIRECTIONS:
GPS Coordinates 37.32396, -78.33719
River Road Parking
Car passes issued at the time of registration for cabins or camping are valid for parking at all Virginia State Parks, otherwise there is a $4 parking fee.

TRAIL MAP:
High Bridge Trail State Park Trail Guide - Virginia DCR
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HIKE DISTANCE:  3.25 miles total to the other side of High Bridge and back

THE HIKE:
A path leads out of the parking lot to the trail.
Restrooms are not open at 7:15 AM
Crossing River Road,
It's a straight shot out to the bridge and back.
An old railroad mile marker.
Coming up on High Bridge.
An accessible trail for human and dog.
Along the way there are bump outs where you can take in the scenery.
Virginia countryside from the bridge.
A dog's-eye view.
The Appomattox River down below looking west...
... and looking east.
Appomattox River under the bridge.
This cardinal sat there for a very long time letting me take his picture.  Being at tree top level, it was easy to photograph him.
And he apparently felt safe enough to stay there.
At the far end of High Bridge.
Heading back.
Birds apparently love perching on the High Bridge railing.
Coming off of High Bridge ...
... and heading back.
Back at River Road parking.