VA Blue Ridge Railway Trail

















 Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail


"6.5 mile gravel trail in Amherst County, VA that's open year-round for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Follows the path of the former VA Blue Ridge Railway, which was a short-line railway that ran from Tye River Depot to Massies Mill. The trail was completed in sections between 2003 and 2010. "


Not to far from our home ... hour or more ... is this nice slow or quick bike trail ... depending on how you are riding (driving, walking or horse riding??!!!) Bryan wished for a certain lunch spot but by the time we did the return trip it was packed with folks ... I joked that you should have taken it when you first went down but he said he didn't know if there was a better spot??!! Beggars can not be choosers ... is that not the saying??! Gorgeous farm land throughout the trails ... beautiful day ...not to warm or cool ... just right. We saw 2 snakes ... (1 black, Beth is cool with him but wishes him to move on ...the other one was trying to hide under a leaf or 2 ...but didn't know I saw him and I zoomed on by ... hubs missed him completely, no spots or design at all just a brownish 1 with a tan or orange-ish belly ... no pics were taken ... nope I am good ... just imagine them if you care 2???!!? LOL!!) Trip was during Sept middle part of the month 2024. Hope you are well. Take Care. Beth ( ; 

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This N That said…
I love how they are turning deserted railroad tracks into bike trails! Great idea. Looks like a lovely place to explore. Wishing you a happy 2025!
12/30/24, 5:33 PM
Linda said…
Looks like a great trail. The old railroad tracks through Shenandoah County are supposed to be turned into a rail trail, but it could take years.
1/1/25, 10:32 PM
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