[at-l] Rails to Trail (W&OD)

[jplynch@crosslink.net (Jim Lynch)]

I've been doing a little web surfing; there's a W&OD Trail web site.
    The western end of the trail is at Purcellville.  About how far is
that from the Blackburn Center; is it a reasonable walk (distance,
dodging cars, etc.).  Is a shuttle available?  thnx...

Gary Ticknor wrote:
> 
... The western end is
> only 7 miles from the AT at Snickers Gap (Rte 7), and the prettiest. You
> could also walk to the AT at PATC's Blackburn Center if you have a good
> county map - the road is "Appalachian Trail Road", and hikers have
> ordered pizza from there. There are some interesting stone bridges left
> over from the railroad along the W&OD, a few cabooses, and some of the
> original train stations.
> 
> - Gary from Fairfax
> 
> Jim Lynch wrote:
> 
> > OK, here's a new question:
> >   There is a converted railroad trail that runs from Arlington, Va.,
> > almost to the Blue Ridge.  Has anyone tried to hike it, spending the
> > night along the way, and then getting on the AT?
> >

-- 
James P. ('Jim') Lynch
jplynch@crosslink.net