1. State Trail Plans

2. Virginia’s State Trails

3. State Trails Advisory State State State State Trails Advisory Committee

4. 2018 VOP

5. Beaches to Bluegrass Master Plan
Vision-This statewide shared-use path and multi-use trail connects communities between the Virginia Beach Oceanfront and Cumberland Gap, providing residents and visitors in southern Virginia with increased opportunities for walking, bicycling and horseback riding.

6. Plan Goals
Establish a coalition of regional stakeholders and advocates
Map a route that links existing trails
Provide consistency along the route
Support the development of infrastructure to provide essential services
Provide baseline conditions that can be used to measure performance and return on investment

7. Region 4 Galax/Radford to Bristol

8. Characteristics
Multiple uses, multiple surfaces
Suitable for out-of-state tourists
Easy to navigate
Safe, year-round attraction
Each region stands on its own and begins and ends in a state park or gateway City

9. Trail Cities and Towns
Gateways- Provide long-term parking and orientation kiosks at trailheads Anchors- Provide food, lodging and other amenities for trail users at reasonable intervals

10. Networking
Next State Trails Advisory Committee Meeting
April 9 from 8 a.m. to noon
Part of Conference in Richmond

11. Jennifer Wampler Jennifer.wampler@dcr.Virginia.gov 804-786-9240
Contact Information
Jennifer Wampler