Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail Piney River Trailhead

Tiffanie Gray

2024-04

Safe and Clean. There are mile markers for every 1/2 mile. Phone reception the whole trail. Very nice! There is a port a potty at the beginning of the trail. Picnic tables along the trail.

Caroline Donnelly

2024-03

We come here often to ride our bicycles. It’s always a pleasure. There are two new areas that need smoothing out but otherwise the trail is always very well maintained.

Jessica A

2023-05

Visited for the first time in early April. The beginning of spring made for easy access to the river and I found a number of places where you could easily get into the water. The fisher people mentioned catching rainbow trout 🎣 There were a few guys up and down the river.The trail is stunning. Great for bikes or walking with a child or dog. There are occasional seating areas/picnic tables. There are historical markers along the path as well.Restrooms: Port-a-pottyDog-friendliness: 💯

Becky Gambill

2023-05

Did the whole 13.5 miles on AllTrails. Relatively flat although you will have over 800 ft in elevation spread out in and back out. Beautiful Piney and Tye Rivers run along the trail. Beautiful bridges and a few farms. Scale house at the end at 6.75mi.

Leslie Reifsteck

2023-08

Beautiful and scenic trail for biking. Approx 7 miles long (14 round trip) across covered bridges, meandering along rivers and pastures. Fairly level, some gentle grade so you feel like you got some work out. The crushed stone does create a dust that was irritating to my eyes the first go round. This time I brought these inexpensive workshop glasses and it solved the problem. Highly recommend. 👍

Becky Riggle

2023-05

Loved this 14 mile round trip bike trail! The trail is well maintained. It's nice and flat, makes for an easy ride. Great views along the bridge. Nice picnic tables along the way. Two convenient bathroom options near the trailhead too. I would definitely come again!

Christa Hotle

2023-09

Enjoyable trail. Trail is wide, a little rough in places, but mostly flat. Slight incline/decline easy for cyclists. Beautiful scenery.Restrooms: One small portolet.

Brenda Reynolds Bush

2023-05

Beautiful ride on our bikes on a very warm February day. I have an electric adult trike and loved the ride. Restrooms were not open, but there was one portable at the main entrance. The path is about 7.5 miles long with several picnic tables to stop and enjoy the views, so bring a picnic lunch along! Trail is well cared for and a great place to walk or bike.

Jenny Tilburg

2022-05

Mothers day trip! I love this trail! It is flat and gravelly no dust and mud like some trails... perfect for biking ...mostly everyone we passed was biking... and the bathroom just past the bridge on your way in is immaculate... seriously cleaner than a bathroom at a big box store... in the middle if the woods.There are lots of places to get down to the water and lots of picnic spots along the way... we only walked 3 miles in...can't wait to visit again!Horses are also welcome here!

oliver platts-mills

2023-12

We love cycling on the Piney River rail-to-trail. It's great for multiple-generations as the gentle slope making a great practice pad for kids and we've brought grandparents along for the full family experience. During the warmer months there are a string of swimming & playing spots along the river as well as a few picnic tables for fancy lunch spots. A+

Brennan Lee

2020-05

This is great well maintained trail located in Nelson county. The trail is quiet and has some beautiful views of the river. It is good for hiking and bike riding. The full trail is over 6 miles long but there are rest areas with picnic tables too

Dennis Pelczynski

2022-05

Beautiful Rail-Trail for biking ir hiking. Wonderful piney smell which is fitting for the area. Fall colors were excellent.Trail surface is crushed stone and in good condition. Scale at the end is pretty cool.

Bryan Vig

2022-05

Nice level paved trail for a tranquil hike or stroll. Suitable for a baby carriage or wheelchair. The fishing is good in that section of the piney river, hover it is catch and release from October- the 1st of June.

Jim Weimer

2020-05

It's an ok trailhead. Gravel parking lot, no water and a porta potty. There are a couple of interpretive signs and a map of the trail. Leaving the trailhead the trail is paved for a short distance but unfortunately riding it is like riding a washboard due to the tree roots so your glad too get to the crushed stone which is lumpy but doesn't rattle your teeth out.

Christy Hughes

2021-05

We had a wonderful horseback ride as always on the BRRT. The wind made it chilly, but the trees were a good buffer. The water was higher than usual, and it made for a nice river view. Every single person we passed was polite and friendly.

Meagan Shelley

2024-01

A lovely place to stretch your legs! Opportunities for fishing as well as a story walk for kids. It's roughly seven miles one way, so unless you have a bike, you likely can't walk the whole trail in a day.Restrooms: One Port-a-John, so be prepared to wait sometimes.Dog-friendliness: Perfect for a nice long walk.Picnic area: Several benches and picnic tables scattered along the trail. There's a picnic pavilion near the 4-mile mark.

Booboo Bingbang

2021-05

This is one of the best trails in Virginia. Lots to see, great access to the river, covered bridges, and not that many inclines or hard bits. Enjoy!

Samantha Thompson

2018-05

This is almost the perfect bike trail. It's in a beautiful part of Virginia, and winds along the Tye River. It has a good level surface that's mostly sand or gravel, and it's slightly challenging with some very gradual inclines. The only thing that would make it better is if it was longer.

L Mo

2023-05

Great trail. Whoever manages this trail does an awesome job!!

Aaron Leininger

2022-05

Great mountain river rail trail with fantastic views, interesting scenery, on a flat well maintained trail. Just the right length to be a worthwhile ride, but not overly intimidating to recreational cyclists.

Jennifer Severance

2022-05

I love coming here. I come here almost every day with my dog. Trial is beautiful. Ppl are nice. River is nice to cool off on a HOT day. I'm from Maine, been here for 15 months now. Wish I knew ppl to go for a walk with.

Lydia Fitzgerald

2024-03

Great flat, easy trail that typically has enough traffic to feel safe but not so much that it hinders your experience.

Jon Henry

2020-05

Nice easy trail. Very flat. Nice to see the water but remember that some of them are a tad toxic.

Zach Gordon

2021-05

Wonderful place to walk and bike with kids. Flat and easy trail for any age.

Matt Brumbelow

2018-05

Fairly flat, mostly unpaved path that follows the Piney and Tye Rivers. It's 6.5 miles one way, with no exit at the South East end, so you have to turn around so some point. It's nice that every quarter mile there's a marker. You only cross one road (very rural). There's a display of an old railroad scale at the far end.

Joanne Bluhm

2021-05

Great ride on hard-packed unimproved surface, although there are some ruts. Great views of the The River. Mountain and hybrid bikes. There a couple picnic areas.

Nikki Driver

2023-05

Great trail head that is easy to walk, gentle grade, and lovely views, even during the winter.Restrooms: Porta-potty at the parking lotDog-friendliness: Plenty of smells and opportunity for exploring with the pups!

Erik Greathouse

2023-09

Nice shaded trail. The trail is large enough for bikes and walkers to enjoy the path. Did get some ticks next to the river—overall great spot.Restrooms: Port-a-potty at the beginning and Restrooms 🚻 at the midpoint.Dog-friendliness: Very dog friendlyPicnic area: Lots of picnic benches at each mile marker or so.

Simona Hudson

2023-09

Loved this under the trees shade trail. We biked it and enjoyed not being too crowded. Well maintained too, even though it's not paved.Restrooms: The ones near the parking lot are CLOSED (boo!) but there is a portable one not far from it.Dog-friendliness: Bring your dogs (on a leash, of course) so they can enjoy nature too.

Heather Pendley

2022-05

Beautiful hike all 14 miles!!