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3 months ago
★★★★★
We followed the train & railway from trail to lower town down and across the bridge.
It was thrilling when we got to see the train passing & stand directly under it in sections of lower town!
When reading about all the massive floods of this area & seeing how well preserved and still functioning this train is was awe inspiring!
It was thrilling when we got to see the train passing & stand directly under it in sections of lower town!
When reading about all the massive floods of this area & seeing how well preserved and still functioning this train is was awe inspiring!
9 months ago
★★★★☆
A good view of the river and one of the few railroad bridges open to walk across.
This is one of the more interesting spots in Harpers Ferry. The bridge is old and rusty, but it is still in use by trains, and it has a safe walkway along the side that people can use. It’s one of the few places that I have visited or know of where you can actually walk across a river on the side of an active railroad track. The views of the Potomac River and the surrounding mountains are very good, especially looking back toward the historic town. Looking at the river you can often see kayakers, innertubers travelling downstream on their whitewater travels. The bridge connects directly to the Appalachian Trail and the C&O Canal Towpath on the far side, so it is an important crossing for hikers and bikers. Many people use it to link the town of Harpers Ferry to the trails without having to drive. Both the bridge path and the trail can get busy with visitors, but it is worth the short walk for the scenery and the unique experience of sharing space with a working rail line. Overall, this is a short but memorable walk that is worth the effort to see a part of Harpers Ferry and get great views of both the river and the city.
This is one of the more interesting spots in Harpers Ferry. The bridge is old and rusty, but it is still in use by trains, and it has a safe walkway along the side that people can use. It’s one of the few places that I have visited or know of where you can actually walk across a river on the side of an active railroad track. The views of the Potomac River and the surrounding mountains are very good, especially looking back toward the historic town. Looking at the river you can often see kayakers, innertubers travelling downstream on their whitewater travels. The bridge connects directly to the Appalachian Trail and the C&O Canal Towpath on the far side, so it is an important crossing for hikers and bikers. Many people use it to link the town of Harpers Ferry to the trails without having to drive. Both the bridge path and the trail can get busy with visitors, but it is worth the short walk for the scenery and the unique experience of sharing space with a working rail line. Overall, this is a short but memorable walk that is worth the effort to see a part of Harpers Ferry and get great views of both the river and the city.
2 years ago
★★★★★
Beautiful bridge to cross the Potomac and get access via stairs to the Chesapeke and Ohio Canal Trail. All steel bridge with a grated walking surface can be a little warm on a summer day, but the trip is worth it. Great views of the river and the other railway bridge. If you're lucky, there will be a train crossing the B&BO bridge not too far away.
a year ago
★★★★★
This bridge also houses the Appalachian trail, so it's super easy to walk across, and it provides fantastic views of the river confluence and the town of Harpers Ferry.
3 years ago
★★★★★
Beautiful bridge! If you’re coming from the C&O Canal Towpath, you will have to carry your bike up the stairs on the Maryland side of the bridge. There is a ramp on the West Virginia side. If you’re just stopping in Harpers Ferry for lunch or a quick stop, they have bike racks on the MD side that you can lock up at as well.
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