Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m. through April 30 per the 4 p.m. Burning Law. This includes wood and charcoal. Gas is permissible. Campground fires are allowed during the restricted time if a camp host is on duty and signage to that effect is posted in the campground. Failure to observe the 4 p.m. Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information.

National Trails Day 5k Race

Where

High Bridge Trail State Park, (Mailing address) 6888 Green Bay Rd., Green Bay, VA 23942. Camp Paradise Access for High Bridge Trail.

When

June 5, 2021. 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

High Bridge Trail State Park will host the annual National Trails Day 5k run in celebration of National Trails Day.

The race follows an out-and-back course. Awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female finishers and top three finishers in each age category. The top overall male and female finishers will each receive a free weekend cabin stay in a Virginia State Park. Categories are: Men and Women 10 and under; 11-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60-69, and 70+. Participation is capped at 200 runners.

Registration by May 17 is $25. After May 18, the fee is $30 until the day of the race, when the fee goes to $35. For more information or to register, go to https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Rice/NationalTrailsDay5k , or contact High Bridge Trail State Park by phone at 434-315-0457, or via email at highbridgetrail@dcr.virginia.gov

Race partner is the Friends of High Bridge Trail State Park. Timing and scoring provided by Riverside Runners of Lynchburg, Va. Race proceeds benefit the Friends of High Bridge Trail State Park.