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Summary: Starting at Lock 56 and extending 21 miles to Big Pool, the Western Maryland Rail Trail is a beautiful change of pace for those who have been through-biking the C&O Canal Towpath. Pavement! The western end of the trail is the most wilderness of the WMRT sections and I look forward to the extension that will take the trail 4.5 miles further west to the Indigo Tunnel and Little Orleans and the ambitious long term plans to go almost to Cumberland. It would feature 6 bridges across the Potomac and 3 tunnels. Trailhead: Take the MD-144/US-40 Scenic exit 77 south onto Woodmont Rd. Travel south about 6 miles where Woodmont turns right and becomes Pearre Rd. The large parking area is a mile from that on the right. There are portajohns but no water. A short distance west of the parking area is a connector to the C&O Canal Towpath. (Lat:39.63659 Lon:-78.32384) Trail Guides for WMRT-Pearre to Cohill: 1000 Great Rail Trails: A Comprehensive Directory by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (Globe Pequot Press) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Ranger Contact: WMRT c/o Ft. Frederick S.P. 301-842-2155 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
