Melfa-to-Onley segment to include a trailhead with a bus stop in Onley, 2 right-turn lanes on Route 13, and a pedestrian crossing at the ESVA Chamber

Melfa-to-Onley segment to include a trailhead with a bus stop in Onley, 2 right-turn lanes on Route 13, and a pedestrian crossing at the ESVA Chamber

George Mapp 5/3/26 George Mapp 5/3/26

Melfa-to-Onley segment to include a trailhead with a bus stop in Onley, 2 right-turn lanes on Route 13, and a pedestrian crossing at the ESVA Chamber

The Eastern Shore Rail Trail project is moving forward with new plans for the Melfa to Onley segment.

Funding for Birdsnest-to-Melfa Segment Begins

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Funding for Birdsnest-to-Melfa Segment Begins

Trail Landscaping began with volunteers planting trees in cold temperatures

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Trail Landscaping began with volunteers planting trees in cold temperatures

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Construction News

If you’ve driven through Cape Charles lately, you may have noticed construction along Stone Rd., the southernmost segment of our 49.1-mile trail.

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Trailhead

Here’s what’s going down at the trailhead next to Rayfield’s pharmacy in Cape Charles.