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  • Railroad bed at Swine Creek?

    Question

    Was looking at the map of Swine Creek Reservation. I see a section of the old B & O railroad bed that runs N.W. from the Valley Shelter to Bridge Rd. I do not see any trail designation and was wondering if it is scenic and if you ever schedule any hikes along there.

    Naturalist's Response

    This section is actually part of the old B&O Railroad, not the Interurban. The old railroad bed is not maintained and therefore not very accessible, though yes, naturalists will occasionally take a group on the old trail during a publicly programmed hike.

    -Chief Naturalist John Kolar