High Bridge — firm-limestone Camp Paradise return
Virginia · Rail-trail
Walk the designated Camp Paradise approach to the main trail, then follow the signed route toward/across High Bridge for up to two miles total outward Turn at the outward cap, actual end or first barrier and retrace. Traffic-road detours and natural/technical branches are excluded.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Rice / Farmville · Virginia
- Ride length
- Up to 4 miles return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Finely crushed limestone main rail trail and built bridge
- Road crossings
- Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure.
- Elevation
- Local hills, ramps and crossings can require effort; no surveyed maximum grade. Slow downhill and walk uncomfortable transitions.
- Starting location
- High Bridge Trail public Camp Paradise trailhead, Camp Paradise Road, Rice, VA
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Public High Bridge Trail/Camp Paradise Road junction reference, not an exact trailhead parking stall. Follow signed public Camp Paradise visitor access.
High Bridge — firm-limestone Camp Paradise return — detailed guide
Source review: 2026-10-23. A dated source review does not guarantee current-day conditions.
A selected outing on a documented improved bicycle route. Follow the stated public start and course.
Start and parking
Start: High Bridge Trail public Camp Paradise trailhead, Camp Paradise Road, Rice, VA.
Use only signed ordinary public park/trail visitor spaces under current hours, fees and event controls. Walk to the designated bicycle path; school, business, private and reserved parking is excluded.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: Up to 4 miles return. Format: Out and back.
Ride: Walk the designated Camp Paradise approach to the main trail, then follow the signed route toward/across High Bridge for up to two miles total outward Turn at the outward cap, actual end or first barrier and retrace. Traffic-road detours and natural/technical branches are excluded.
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Surface and effort
Finely crushed limestone main rail trail and built bridge. Local hills, ramps and crossings can require effort; no surveyed maximum grade. Slow downhill and walk uncomfortable transitions.
Crossings and shared use
Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure. Yield to pedestrians, keep right, and slow at blind corners. Stop at barriers; never use a traffic-road detour to bypass a trail closure.
Hours, costs and access
Use daylight and obey posted trail, park and parking hours. Follow current public visitor-parking terms; reserved activities and events have separate conditions.
Reviewed 2026-10-23. Source review, not a field inspection or same-day all-clear. Main limestone railbed permits bicycles; natural interpretive trails beneath the bridge are excluded. Exposed height and wind: dismount if uncomfortable. Public Camp Paradise visitor parking has state-park fees and dawn–dusk controls; check current closures. This is a source review, not a same-day inspection. Recheck the linked manager before travel.
Map and Directions
Use the named public start and its posted parking signs. The map reference identifies the facility or selected trail area; it is not a surveyed parking stall or navigable route line. Bicycle and e-bike rules can differ; only ordinary bicycle use is established unless noted.