Because of a production error, a portion of the Escapes column in the Oct. 4 Style section was garbled. The description of the Loudoun Wine Trail should have read, "The autumn harvest is a perfect time to sample the local vintage, gaze across rolling hills and join in the autumnal activities at participating wineries." The full article on fall driving routes is available at www.washingtonpost.com/travel.
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Loudoun Wine Trail
Roads to make you see red: West Virginia's Highland Scenic Highway is just one promising autumn driving route.
(Steve Shaluta - West Virginia Department of Commerce)
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Length: Varies.
Peak: Mid- to late October.
Starting point: Visit the Loudoun County Visitors Center at 222 Catoctin Circle in downtown Leesburg (Route 7) to get the wine trail map.
The ride: The autumn harvest is a perfect time to sample the local vintage, gaze across rolling hills and participate in autumnal activities at participating wineries.
MARYLAND
For precise driving directions for these and additional routes, request the free Maryland Scenic Byways map at 877-632-9929 or http:/
Catoctin Mountain Byway
Length: Two loops of 26 miles each.
Peak: Mid-October.
Starting point: The Upper Loop begins at the junction of Catoctin Furnace Road, Route 806 and U.S. 15 north near Thurmont. For the Lower Loop, take Route 77 west from Catoctin Mountain Park to Route 17 near Smithsburg.
The ride: The peak could coincide with the 43rd annual Catoctin Colorfest crafts show in Thurmont Oct. 14 and 15. Following the state Web site's directions, you'll get to Catoctin Mountain Park and Cunningham Falls State Park. The second loop runs through Gambrills State Park and offers sweeping valley views.
Havre de Grace to Perryville
Length: 33 miles.
Peak: Early to mid-October.
Starting point: From Union Avenue in Havre de Grace (just off of Interstate 95 north of Baltimore), turn onto Otsego Street and join Route 155.
