Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park (W&OD)

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A historic, 45 mile long paved trail which is located on the roadbed of the ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Ratings & Reviews for Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park (W&OD) from Around the Web

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If you plan on getting to the W &OD from downtown Alexandria via the 4 Mile Run connector as my son and I did in May 2005, be prepared for a trail that appears to be poorly maintained and marked. more on TrailLink.com

Nicely paved and well maintained trail with plenty of room for walkers and cyclists. more on Yahoo! Travel

NUMEROUS PLACES IN ARLINGTON HAVE JUNCTIONS WITH OTHER TRAILS, WHICH IS GREAT, BUT UNFORTUNATELY, DUE TO A LACK OF SIGNS, IT IS OFTEN DIFFICULT TO DETERMINE WHICH DIRECTION TO GO AT A JUNCTION IF YOU WISH TO STAY ON THE W & O'D. more on TrailLink.com

Past Leesburg, one has a beautiful, wooded trail where you can find some peace and seclusion as you climb towards Clarks Gap, then wander past Paenonian Springs to Purcellville. more on TrailLink.com

Once in DC, we have our bikes ready at a local hotel. more on TrailLink.com

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Top Reviews From Yahoo! Travel

Nicely paved and well maintained trail with plenty of room for walkers and cyclists. Lots of stopping points, if desired. A great place for a slow to moderate ride-anyone going for speed will be disappointed or potentially become ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Top Reviews From TrailLink.com

"After biking the western half of this trail more times than I can count, I tried the eastern half last Saturday (9-9-00)for the first time. The trail was most enjoyable and I plan to ride it many more times. One problem I encountered, ... more on TrailLink.com

"My husband and I take this path each spring. We get our son to drop us in Leesburg where we spend the night, wake and roll all day long right into DC. It is a nice path that declines in elevation all the way to the Delta. Once in ... more on TrailLink.com

"I suppose you can say that I am partial to this trail, especially since I live just down the street from the many access points (Crestview & Herndon Pkwy). The W&OD Trail is a good trail for beginners as well as pros. It's good for ... more on TrailLink.com

"All of the trail, from Arlington to Purcellville, is now paved." more on TrailLink.com

"I have spent many, many hours on the WO&D trail. I only wish there were more like it in other states." more on TrailLink.com

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