Lancaster County and the TriWay Trail board recently opened a three-mile loop of the TriWay Trail to the public while ongoing development of the trail continues.
When completed, Phase I will extend from Harris Road to the Compass Entertainment Complex and will serve as the first section of the 10-mile trail. Parking is available at the former Hills Quarter golf clubhouse, the Compass Entertainment Complex and at the Harris Road Entrance.
“The TriWay Trail is more than just a pathway—it’s a symbol of connecting community, health and economic opportunity,” said board chairman John Bateman.
Three businessmen initiated the TriWay Trail by donating multiple rights-of-way to their properties, thereby facilitating its construction. Phase I includes sections of cart paths from the former King Carter Golf Club and is bookended by connector paths, one constructed by Lancaster County at Harris Road and another by Compass Entertainment.
The TriWay Trail will be developed in three phases, ultimately connecting Kilmarnock, Irvington and White Stone.
The TriWay Trail is funded by a combination of funding from Lancaster County, state grants, federal grants and contributions from state, regional and local organizations. Notably, the contributions of the Virginia Outdoors Foundation, River Counties Community Foundation, Grace Church, and numerous generous private donors are also worth mentioning.
