Virginia Department of Transportation representative and Lynchburg district planner Carson Eckhardt discussed the future of ...

A crowd attended the pubic hearing at Eagle Rock Elementary School, hosted by the Virginia Department of Transportation.

Some residents who attended Tuesday’s public meeting raised worries about traffic and vandalism. Others said the trail will boost tourism and provide more access to nature.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is set to hold two public hearings this week regarding the Craig Botetourt Scenic Trail.