Virginia Rail Trails: Crossing the Commonwealth

Virginia’s rail trails range from the popular path of the Washington and Old Dominion Trail to wilderness walks with wispy waterfalls. These lines pass scenes once viewed only by the eyes of train engineers or a few lucky passengers. Now those trails can be enjoyed by anyone looking for a scenic hike or relaxing bike ride or even those saddling up horses. From the sunrise side of the Eastern Shore to the setting sun at the Cumberland Gap, each trail, like the Virginia Creeper or the Dick & Willie, has a personality and grandeur all its own. Join author Joe Tennis as he explores restored train stations, discovers a railroad’s lost island graveyard and crosses the commonwealth on its idyllic paths.