Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail - Hiking trail near Piney River, Virginia, United States - Description

This trail is idyllically located in the rolling Virginia countryside and follows the banks of the Piney and Tye Rivers along the path of the longest running, commercially successful short-line railway in America. It provides a perfect opportunity to relive the historically significant events that developed and changed Amherst and Nelson Counties. Another 2 miles of trail has recently been completed in the Amherst County portion of this trail. This extends the 2 mile stretch of the trail already established in Nelson County for hikers, bikers, and horseback riding. The two access points are currently located at Piney River and Roses Mill.