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Summary: Forstburg is the turnaround point to the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad and the Allegheny Highlands Trail shares the same corridor for most of the way. Aside from a short section of minimal fence as a reminder to keep of the tracks, nothing separates the trail users from the steam engine that uses the corridor. On the days the train is running (mostly weekends), be on the trail either side of noon to see the turn of the century steam engine climbing the 1.75% grade towards Frostburg. The train leaves Frostburg at 2pm for the trip back to Cumberland. Visit http://www.wmsr.com/ for details. Trailhead: To get to the parking area at Frostburg turn north onto Depot Street. Turn right onto New Hope Road just after the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad Station and then down the hill a short way. (N39 39.552 W78 55.317) There is a handicap accessable portajohn and a switchback trail to take you back up to the train station. Getting to the Woodcock Hollow parking area is a turn south off of Rt.36 at Georges Creek and then a mile up Woodcock Hollow Rd. There is room for three vehicles in the small parking area. There is also a handicap accessable portajohn and picnic pavilion. (Lat:39.65921 Lon:-78.92195) Trail Guides for Allegheny Highlands Trail-Frostbrg to Woodcock Hol: The Great Allegheny Passage Companion by Bill Metzger (The Local History Company) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Ranger Contact: Somerset County Chamber Of Commerce 814-445-6431 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Kevin Geiselman, who has posted 95 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Submit your own review Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Maryland Hiking, Maryland Trails, Maryland Hikes, Allegany County Hiking, Allegany County Trails, Allegany County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
