The flash flood of 2018 washed away much of Creekside Trail including the bridges. In fiscal years 2020, 2021, and 2022, City Council dedicated the Capital Improvement funds to restore the bridges and the washed-out trails. Thank you for your patience while we work to bring back a beloved Lynchburg treasure.

ATTENTION REGARDING TRAIL CLOSURES

Current Trail Status

DO NOT ENTER CLOSED TRAILS/AREAS
Barricades are in place for your safety. Trail users need to observe all posted signs and stay out of all areas with physical barriers. Violators can be charged with trespassing by LPD. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

 

UPDATE SPRING 2025

Ivy Creek Bridge on Creekside Trail
  • Ivy Creek Bridge (near Ivy & Blackwater Creeks) reopens June 2025 after renovation.
  • Trail section from Peninsula St. to Elk Trail also reopens in June. Surface upgrades and native plantings will continue through fall, but the trail stays open.
  • Langhorne East Bridge design and easement work are nearly complete; construction begins Fall 2025.
  • Easement acquisition for a relocated trail section will be done alongside the Langhorne Bridge project.
  • New pedestrian crossings near Langhorne Road are planned for 2025.

 

Creekside, Downstream Swinging Bridge, and Beaver Trail
  • Downstream swinging bridge replaced and reopened in Oct. 2023; slope repairs and vegetation removal ongoing with trail access maintained.
  • Creekside Trail open from Point of Honor (Hollins Mill Park) west to Peninsula Street, with major improvements complete.
  • Beaver Trail grading, resurfacing, and tree planting finished by Dec. 2024.
  • East/west Beaver loops opened Jan. 2025, with new connections to Blackwater Creek Trail (BWCT); railroad access road is not part of the trail system.
  • Final Beaver Trail section, including a new bridge, will be done by Aug. 2025.

 

Creekside Trail from Langhorne Rd to Old Forest Rd
  • Elevated walkway under Langhorne Rd and new stairs beside Langhorne Bridge are in design.
  • Storm-damaged trail between Hill St. and the Dog Park has been redesigned; easements in progress.
  • Two new pedestrian crossings coming; trail remains unpaved and for hiking only.
  • Invasives cleared near the Dog Park (2022–2023); rerouted trail in place.
  • Storm damage led to permanent closure of portions of BWCAA. Area will revert to Blackwater Creek Park, reopening Summer 2025 with new amenities. Trail is being rerouted to Old Forest Rd.

 

Creekside Trail Extension
  • Trail to reopen in Summer 2025 as College Lake Dam project concludes.
  • Trail will eventually extend to Sandusky Park, per the 2009 Master Plan, as funding allows.
  • Perrymont Park will serve as the trailhead, with sidewalk and loop connections to existing woods trails, currently being improved for completion in 2026.
  • Future connection planned across Greenwood Drive to Sandusky Trailhead.