Mile Marker: 22.3

 

Resource:

Westerly Rail Bridge

 

Location: Westerly

 

 

 

County: Fayette

 

Designation:

Archeological

Historic
Recreational

 

This rail bridge is located at the southern-most end of a proposed 14 mile rail-trail corridor between the communities of Standard and Westerly. Utilizing former rail lines and bridges which once transported coal out of the area, cyclists, hikers, walkers, runners, and physically challenged individuals may experience the many natural, historic and cultural assets of this area.

Situated in a wide spot along Paint Creek at Westerly, this area is ideal to be developed, at a minimum, for a trailhead and comfort facility. Developed to its maximum potential it could be made into a camping area.