by Tony Davis | Jan 2, 2025 | Biking, Hiking, Maryland, Nature, Sightseeing, Washington D.C.
The Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historic Park Canal Trail isn’t really a rail trail, it started as a towpath along the canal. But, it’s so scenic and in such a great area that it had to make our list! The 184.5 mile long Chesapeake & Ohio...
by Tony Davis | Sep 4, 2017 | Gallery, Hiking, Maryland, Uncategorized
This hike climbed more than 1,000 feet through the forest of Elk Ridge, to a rock outcropping overlooking Harper’s Ferry, WV. Overlook Cliffs are a part of the Maryland Heights Loop trail in Maryland, and the view includes the wilds of Virginia across the river....
by Tony Davis | Aug 21, 2017 | Activities, Biking, Locations, Maryland
The Northern Central Railroad trail (NCR) is another outstanding rails-to-trails project in the Northern Virginia/Maryland/Washington DC area. The NCR trail, also known as the Torrey C. Brown Trail, covers nearly 20 miles in Maryland, stretching from Ashland Road in...
