The Railroad Ford Trail is a 1.5 mile, easy, hiking trail that follows an abandoned railroad grade through areas of hardwood forest to the end of a peninsula with outstanding views of Lake Anna. The railroad was originally built here in 1916 to carry lead and zinc ore from the nearby mines for use in ammunition during World War I, interpretive signs provide interesting information on this unique aspect of the area's history. The trail loops back along the edge of Lake Anna and is accessible from the Old Pond Trail and the camping area.
Railroad Ford Trail is a 1.5-mile easy loop trail in Lake Anna State Park featuring an elevation of 82.8 feet and following a historic WWI-era railroad grade. The trail winds through hardwood forests to a scenic peninsula overlooking Lake Anna, with interpretive signs detailing the area's mining history and original railroad construction from 1916.