High Bridge Trail State Park Opens August 22, 2008

Opening the first four miles of High Bridge Trail State Park which is from Farmville to High Bridge occurred on August 22, 2008. Below are images shot that day.

Delegate Watkins M. Abbitt, Jr. announcing the opening of High Bridge Trail State Park

Chief Ranger Craig Guthrie, Park Manager Eric Hougland and Park Ranger Dan Collins
in front of the Virginia Historic Landmark marker

The first official visitors to High Bridge Trail State Park

Delegate Abbitt and Delegate Clarke Hogan, along with Supervisor Charlie McKay and
Supervisor James Moore lead the way towards High Bridge on the newly opened Trail.

Bicycles, horses, and walkers all enjoying High Bridge Trail State Park.

Sally Aungier riding her horse along the non-motorized Trail.

Supervisor Mattie Wiley and friends walk along the new Trail.

Folks gather at the gate overlooking High Bridge and the valley below.

High Bridge - August 22, 2008