Fall Line
Why This Is A Priority
The Fall Line will form the spine of the East Coast Greenway through the Richmond metropolitan area, connecting the town of Ashland to the city of Petersburg. This 43-mile trail traverses seven localities and two planning districts in a region of 1.3 million people. When complete, the Fall Line will connect rural, suburban and urban parts of the region and link to two major regional Trails (Virginia Capital Trail, Appomattox River Trail) that form the connections to the East Coast Greenway spine and complementary routes in Virginia.
First Section Open
Henrico County Progress
Chesterfield County in Design
Key Connections
Who’s Listening
About the Fall Line
The Fall Line trail has 14 entities that play a leadership role in its plan, construction and its use. The Fall Line is a 43-mile long, north-south regional paved, shared use path connecting seven localities: Ashland, Hanover, Henrico, Richmond, Chesterfield, Colonial Heights, and Petersburg. In addition to the seven local governments, both PlanRVA and the Crater Planning District Commission are involved, and the Central Virginia Transportation Authority, and the trail is supported by the Virginia Department of Transportation as well as a nonprofit partner Sports Backers and its Friends of the Fall Line group coordinating the private support of the project.
What You Can Do
Donate
Support the East Coast Greenway Alliance’s advocacy efforts in support of projects like the Fall Line.
Learn More
Learn more about the Fall Line and advocate for completion in each jurisdiction.
Get Involved
Volunteer with BikeWalkRVA and Sportsbackers to support development of the Fall Line.
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