Biking to Tyson's via W&OD Link

Many people would consider trying to bike to Tyson's Corner to be a fool's errand. A couple of years ago, though, I discovered an unmarked, unpaved little trail through the woods from the W&OD trail to the residential areas south of Tyson's Corner that made it easy to ride to Tyson's without dealing with much traffic. I was out on the trail this morning and noticed that this link is now paved and connects directly, making this link to Tyson's no longer an insider's secret.

The link is about 100 yards west of milepost 10 on the W&OD, which is a little after crossing Cedar Lane when traveling westward on the trail. Here's a map of the route (starting at the Beltway) I would generally take to get to the Eastern part of Tyson's Corner (click here). During less trafficked times I'm liable to take Gallows Road, because it's a little shorter, but this route is more pleasant.

Here are some photos of the new link (click to enlarge):

Milepost 10 on the W&OD looking westward

Approaching the link, which can be seen going off to the right. 

The link connecting with Malraux Drive

The link looking towards the W&OD

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Steve Offutt, Arlington

Comments

[Allen Muchnick]

Thanks for this post, Steve. I was unaware of the broader utility of this connector trail and that it's now paved.

The bollard at the trail junction is an awful and unnecessary bicycling hazard, especially since it appears to lack reflectors.