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The Virginia Lewis & Clark Legacy Trail

The Virginia Lewis and Clark Legacy Trail is a driving and "stop-to-experience" trail along or near the Great Valley Rd (Rt.11 & I81),from Bristol to Charlottesville, then currently travels north to Culpeper County and eastward to King and Queen and Caroline Counties. These routes follow and honor their documented travels in the Commonwealth, their ancestral history, and the people and places they visited. Come take the journey, visit the sites, learn about their families and friends, and how their histories in VA are significantly intertwined with the Expedition.
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Meet the Explorers

Introduction

William Clark

Meriwether Lewis

ABOUT US

OUR TRAIL MISSION

To expand heritage tourism and economic development by: PRESERVING the routes that Lewis and Clark traveled before and after the expedition.  HONORING and CELEBRATING the connections of Meriwether Lewis & William Clark to Virginia and to the people and places they visited during their travels.  RECOGNIZING the Virginia-born & Virginia-connected members of the Corps of Discovery.  PROMOTING citizen awareness and trail exploration in Virginia and beyond.

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More About The Trail

Nat'l Park Service Maps

These maps were compiled in 2014 and reflect their survey findings in Virginia...

Participating Counties

Counties known to have documented ties to one or both explorers.

Our Trail Partners

organizations that have provided consultation, financial support, and in-kind services.

Meet Our Board

Meet our 15 Board of Directors for The Virginia Lewis & Clark Legacy Trail.
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About Touring the Trail...

VLCLT supports heritage tourism and works to provide the best possible experience for all visitors. Many sites on the Trail are on private property. Out of consideration for each site you wish to visit, as well as for your own travel plans and schedule, we strongly suggest and encourage you to call ahead the contact person listed at  “Along the Trail“.

Questions, comments or recommendations? Please email us vlcltinc@gmail.com.

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