Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
and the 1.7-mile Point of Honor Trail to the north. Both of these paved trails are con-
sidered part of the James River Heritage Trail system and are great side trips off the
main track.
For the next mile, the trail swings toward downtown and becomes the Lynchburg
Riverwalk before crossing a spectacular refurbished railroad bridge onto Percival's
Island. The trail traverses the mile-long island before crossing a second former rail
bridge to the eastern shore of the James River. It continues for another 2 miles along
the river's edge until its end less than a mile past the last trail access point located off
of Fertilizer Road. When you reach the endpoint, the railroad corridor clearly contin-
ues, and there are plans to extend this wonderful trail.
The James River Heritage Trail is part of a greater trail network running more than 12
miles and spanning two counties.
DIRECTIONS
To reach the Blackwater Creek Bikeway trailhead from the Lynchburg Ex-
pressway, go north on US Hwy. 501, which becomes Langthorne Road. Be on
the lookout for a quick right turn onto Old Langthorne Road; the trailhead is on
the left.
To reach the Fertilizer Road trailhead from the Lynchburg Expressway, take
VA Route 210 east to Fertilizer Road and turn right to follow it all the way the
trailhead for parking.
Contact:
Lynchburg City Parks
301 Grove Street
