Description
The Tobacco Heritage Trail from the La Crosse Trailhead to the Brodnax Trailhead is approximately 3.3 miles and provides a smooth easy walk along the old Norfolk and Western railroad bed. The trail traverse a variety of habitat types that provide an excellent opportunity to see warblers, vireos, nuthatches, and a host of other resident and migrants as they move through in the spring and fall. One of the more exciting features is the riparian and wetland habitats that are associated with Little Genito Creek. Keep an eye out for Great Blue and Green Herons, as well as Osprey, Bald Eagle, mallards, wood ducks, common yellow throat, and Prothonotary warblers.
Notes:
- Parking lot at the LaCrosse Trailhead is shared with Va. Quilting.
- Restrooms located 500 ft from trail, at La Crosse Hotel.
Wildlife Sightings
Birds Recently Seen at Tobacco Heritage Trail: La Crosse to Brodnax:
59 species have been reported at this site to date.
Recent Checklists:
| Date | # of Species | Submitted By |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2025 | 2 | Brianna Davis |
| 14 May 2025 | 20 | Mark Kosiewski |
| 22 Apr 2025 | 3 | Brianna Davis |
| 23 Aug 2024 | 10 | Lisa Mease |
| 23 Aug 2024 | 10 | DWR Virginia Bird & Wildlife Trail Team |
Amenities & Accessibility Considerations
Site Amenities
- On-site Parking
- Restrooms
- No Fee or Permit/Pass Requirement
Other Site Amenities: Bike Trails
Maps & Directions
La Crosse Trailhead
- Physical Address: 115 S Main St, La Crosse, VA 23950
- THT Milepost: 18.60
Brodnax Trailhead
- Physical Address: 1950 Regional Airport Rd, Brodnax, VA 23920
Site Information
Managed By:
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Access Requirements:
Contact Information:
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