“If you build it will they come?” We can answer, “If you build biking and walking trails, they WILL come,” with a resounding “YES” because of volunteers like you who count people walking and biking on the Appomattox River Trail.

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REGISTER HERE for Spring 2021 Trail Counts.

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WHAT ARE TRAIL COUNTS? Trail Counts are important biannual counts conducted along the Appomattox River Trail.  Supported by volunteers like you, this effort gathers critical data about biking and walking activity to improve planning and design of future trails.

HOW IT WORKS. Volunteers choose a day and location from the list of sites and then count the number of people walking and biking along their trail section for a 2-hour period. 

DATES: May 13TH and 15TH

TIMES: 10:00am – 12 noon or 4:00pm – 6:00pm

Click here for a map of all of the Trail Count locations. Use the form below to register for the day(s) and time(s) you would like to volunteer. 

Training materials and specific count locations will be sent following registration. Please contact Heather Barrar at hbarrar@folar-va.org with any question or concerns you might have. 

The National Recreation and Parks Association provides guidelines for safe distancing when in parks or on trails.

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Restrictions and guidelines are different in various regions around the country, depending on how severe the coronavirus COVID-12 outbreak is – for now, in our region, WE CAN GO OUTDOORS for a walk, run, or bike-ride. Be sure to practice “physical distancing” and self-responsibility. Check local government websites for closings and/or restrictions at each site. 

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The coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic is a changing situation. For the most up-to-date information, check resources like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) regularly.

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LEAVE NO TRASH. When you go, bring a suitable trash bag to take everything out. This protects park workers and helps keep our parks, trails, and river clean, green, and pristine.

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We are very fortunate that the Appomattox River Trail provides nearby, beautiful, accessible locations – CLICK HERE to see where they are.