Lyle Solla-Yates
Something I often think about when I visit the #NewRiverValley is the disused railroad bridge across the New River between Radford University and the Virginia Tech golf course. I recognize that they are separate and competing athletics organizations and it is always hard to collaborate across organizational structures, but I can imagine some pretty big benefits to recreation and student athletics in connecting the two #virginia #RailsToTrails #RadfordVA #VATech #RadfordRiverwayTrail #BikeTooter
Aug 5, 2025 at 12:43pmWeb
Show threadLyle Solla-YatesAug 5, 2025
I stumbled on the original 2003 design for the Riverway, which does include many expansion ideas but does not entertain a bridge across the river https://www.radfordva.gov/DocumentCenter/View/601/Bikeway-and-Walkway-Plan-PDF
Show threadLyle Solla-YatesAug 5, 2025
I hadn't realized that the Virginia Tech golf course was open to the public, I assumed it was restricted for student use https://petedyerivercourse.com/
Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech | Golf & Events - Pete Dye River Course

Experience championship golf, riverfront dining, and unforgettable events at Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech—open to the public in Radford, VA.

Show threadLyle Solla-YatesAug 5, 2025
According to this source, the bridge was built to serve a factory that was never built and has never seen use. But is haunted I guess? https://www.spookyappalachia.com/the-story-of-the-haunted-bridge-radford-va/ #HauntedBridge
The Story of the Haunted Bridge - Radford VA - Spooky Appalachia

Audio version of this story on our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqRE7SPcCM4 this can also be found Spotify and most other podcast platforms! This story is a bit special to me since I grew up very close to Radford. I found out about this haunted location many years ago. I think I was at a cross country meet and someone...

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