West Virginia Route 9 is a scenic drive that I/we have taken on several occasions. From Berkeley Springs to Paw Paw is especially picturesque, as it climbs through the Appalachian Ridges. Just west of Berkeley Springs, there is a pullover at Prospect Peak. It overlooks the Potomac and Great Cacapon Valleys and three states: West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.
Marker
Prospect Peak
Year-round beauty
The Great Cacapon Railroad Bridge is a historic, four-arch stone viaduct that carries freight trains over the Cacapon River near its confluence with the Potomac River. It was built in 1910. The original bridge was destroyed in 1862 by Confederate forces.
Great Capacon Railroad Bridge
Cacapon River
Along the river
On one of the drives, Mom and I stopped in Oldtown (Maryland) to eat. We ate at a restaurant that was located in an old high school cafeteria. In fact, several businesses were located in the old school which closed in 2000.
Schoolhouse restaurant
Back to school
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Post created 18 June 2026
Post created 18 June 2026
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