Name | Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail | |
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Summary | This trail is idyllically located in the rolling Virginia countryside and follows the banks of the Piney and Tye Rivers | |
Type | Day Hike - Out and Back | |
Distance (Total) | 8.0 miles / 12.9 km | |
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Hiking Season | - All Year Long | |
Things To See | - Historic Site - Meadows - Mountain Views - River | |
Difficulty | Easy | |
Rating | Trail has not been rated. | |
Nearby Town | Piney River, Virginia, United States | |
Link | http://www.countyofamherst.com/department/division.php?fDD=23-94 | |
Permit Required | No | |
Trail Map |
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.
Latitude | 37.7082688356 degrees / 37° 42.496' / 37° 42' 29.77" |
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Longitude | -79.0231668949 degrees / -79° 1.390' / -79° 1' 23.40" |
Created by Nik on 09/17/2009 |
Last edited by Nick on 09/17/2009 |