BUILDING
Trail757
A Multi-use Trail Connecting the
Hampton Roads Region
Join the movement to create Trail757
Imagine being able to walk, run, ride, or roll from the picturesque waterfronts of Fort Monroe and Newport News to Colonial Williamsburg or across the James River to Norfolk’s historic working waterfront and to the sun-drenched shores of Virginia Beach via other trails. TRAIL757 is envisioned as a long-distance multi-use trail that will seamlessly connect the Hampton Roads region to Richmond via the Virginia Capital Trail.
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81.9 miles of proposed TRAIL757
190 miles proposed/existing trails
in the greater regional trail system
17 Hampton Roads jurisdictions support TRAIL757
3 million+ residents and visitors could benefit
TRAIL757 Vision
is taking shape
Capital Trail is
Expanding into Colonial Williamsburg
A major step forward is happening with TRAIL757.
Through a partnership between the Tidewater Trails Alliance and the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation, a major expansion is underway that will bring the Virginia Capital Trail into the City of Williamsburg - strengthening regional connectivity, enhancing access to safe active transportation, and laying the foundation for the future TRAIL757 network.
This expansion will be led by the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation through dedicated staff support, community involvement, collaboration with municipal partners, and ongoing advocacy efforts.
The project will add about 7.5 miles of new trail, running from Jamestown High School to South England Street in Colonial Williamsburg.
Branded as an official extension of the Virginia Capital Trail, this initiative represents a $25–$33 million investment in healthier, more connected communities — and brings us one step closer to realizing the TRAIL757 vision.
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We are excited to collaborate with VCTF (Virginia Capital Trail Foundation) to bring this shared vision to life. This agreement amplifies our collective efforts and marks the next step toward
a safe, accessible, and connected trail system that supports long-term economic vitality across the
region.
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Expanding the Virginia Capital Trail to Colonial Williamsburg has long been a priority, and this partnership brings that vision within reach. It not only strengthens our ability to deliver a high-quality trail experience, but also moves us closer to creating a fully connected network linking Richmond to the heart of Hampton Roads.
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What to expect from trail757
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TRAIL757, formerly known as the Birthplace of America Trail (BoAT), is planned as a long-distance multi-use trail that will serve both the Peninsula and the Southside in the 757 region.
There will be two segments to TRAIL757:
One route will connect with the planned Virginia Capital Trail Extension in downtown Williamsburg and run from there through eastern part of Williamsburg, James City County, York County, Newport News, and Hampton to its terminus at Fort Monroe.
Another route will start at the Virginia Capital Trail in Jamestown and then cross the James River at the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry to Surry, Smithfield and Suffolk, where it will join with other existing and planned trails to the Virginia Beach oceanfront.
TRAIL757 will connect to other planned and existing trails such as:
The Virginia Capital Trail, a 52-mile multi-use trail that runs from downtown Richmond, through Henrico, Charles City, and James City counties to Jamestown, mostly beside Route 5. Plans now call for adding about 7.5 miles of new trail, running from Jamestown High School to South England Street in Colonial Williamsburg.
The South Hampton Roads Trail, a 41-mile multi-use trail that is planned to run through Suffolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, and Norfolk to Virginia Beach.
The Elizabeth River Trail, a 10.5-mile multi-use path with 11 sections from Norfolk State University to the Port of Virginia following the Elizabeth River.
TRAIL757 supporters:
WHAT TO KNOW
By providing connections among cities and towns in Hampton Roads, this ambitious project will open up a world of health, productivity, and adventure to hundreds of thousands of Virginians and visitors.
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The 81.9 miles of TRAIL757, as a network and an alternative transportation system, will connect residential neighborhoods, parks, churches, recreational facilities, retail establishments, hospitals and doctors’ offices, workplaces, tourist attractions, historical sites, and educational institutions throughout the Hampton Roads region.
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TRAIL757 will run through suburban and urban (as well as rural) environments and, as a result, provide residents with an alternative transportation system that can be used for commuting purposes.
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When complete, the greater regional trail system (including the Virginia Capital Trail, TRAIL757, the South Hampton Roads Trail and other planned and existing trails) will encompass some 190 miles, making it the longest continuous multi-use trail system in Virginia.
It will beckon to exercisers and adventurers of all ages and abilities and could make the Hampton Roads region a hub for outdoor recreation, eco-tourism, and cycling in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Join our cause
A plan is in place, but TRAIL757 will not happen without advocates to see it to its completion.
The time to act is now.
Together, we can transform the Richmond to Hampton Roads megaregion into a more connected, economically vibrant, and healthier community for all.
Let's join forces to make this vision a reality!
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