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charlie from manassas on 11/29/2016 8:06:35 AM:
Does anyone have details about the CSX trail from Paw Paw to Hancock along the West Virginia side of the river?
 
mharris from Cincinnati on 11/30/2016 2:12:04 PM:
It's an asphalt paved trail that runs parallel to the C&O trail. There's a website for the CSX (aka Western Maryland Rail Trail), but it hasn't been updated in a few years. I believe they've extended the trail from its original 21-mile length. There's no camping areas along it. It's mostly a day-trail.
 
Mac on 11/30/2016 8:24:34 PM:
Coming from Cumberland, the exact mile marker is C&O 136.3. That takes you to the western end of the WMRT (Mile 22.5). As you head east, pass through Hancock, and head towards WMRT Mile 0, the last chance to get back onto the C&O is at WMRT Mile 0.75 (about 3/4 of a mile from Mile 0 and the eastern terminus of the WMRT). Basically once you pass WMRT Mile 1, keep an eye out for your turn off. When reentering the C&O, you be at C&O Mile 114.5.
 
Willy from Arlington,VA on 12/1/2016 12:03:59 PM:
The WMRT trail is on the Maryland side of the Potomac.

I believe that Charlie is asking about a CSX trail that would follow along the CSX tracks on the West Virginia side of the river between Hancock and Paw Paw.

Just over the 522 bridge at Hancock near the Hancock Airport is a listing for a CSX trail.
This continues along the CSX tracks to Doe Gully.

Then possibly use Low Line road to Paw Paw if you cant continue along CSX right of way.

Looking at Google Maps, after crossing route 51 in Paw Paw Low Line Road becomes Waterpump Road to Nose Hollow. At Nose Hollow it might be possible to ride along CSX right of way until Greenspring, where you can cross the Potomac on the Old Town Toll Bridge (no charge for bicycles).

Are there any reports of anyone taking that route?
 
Charlie from Manassas on 12/3/2016 8:35:58 AM:
You're correct Willy. That is the trail I am interested in.
 
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