Vision

In October 1994, approximately 29 miles of the former Chesapeake and Ohio railroad were purchased by the National Rails to Trails Conservancy. Private funding sources were used for this purchase with the understanding that a non-motorized trail facility would be developed. The route traverses through woodlands, wetlands, farmland, small towns and rolling hills. Trail users would include bicyclists, in-line skaters, hikers, joggers, cross-country skiers, nature lovers and (in areas with a bridal path) equestrians. No motorized vehicles would be allowed and effective barriers and patrolling are proposed as enforcement mechanisms. The trail would be open for day use only.

"The future is not someplace we are going to, but a place we are creating. The paths to it are not found, they are made."

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