Is backing up to a public trail a pro or con for you?

[Anonymous]

I walk on the Sligo Creek Trail sometimes and think there it could be a plus because the houses are so far on a hill up from the trail or otherwise removed that people can't really see into your house.

[Anonymous]

I think it would be a pro. I love going on the W&OD trail and I love to people watch.

[Anonymous]

I've backed to three in my lifetime and have loved it everytime.

[Anonymous]

We back up to a public trail. It's actually just a neighborhood trail. We love it! We have a swing under our deck that we like to sit on and wave at people. My kids love to walk along the trail and it leads to a favorite playground. Our old dog loved to people watch all day (he didn't bark)

I think it helps that my house is on a hill and the trail is on our basement level. So my deck and family room are raised and people can't see in my windows.

[Anonymous]

I love it. It was the reason we purchased our house and never regretted it. In fact, visitors always comment on how lucky we are.

[Anonymous]

I would love to be on a trail. In fact, I really want that in a future home.

[Anonymous]

I'd entertain it only if the elevation of the trail was below the elevation of the house. I would have no problems with my property backing to a trail, but I would not want strangers on a trail being able to gaze at windows.

[Anonymous]

It really depends on how close and populated the trail is.

But in general, if there is a trail, that means green space that is public. And if you have a smaller property, that adds value

[Anonymous]

Con. On weekends available parking will likely become non-existent. That's how it is for the houses abutting trails in NW D.C.

[Anonymous]

Con. I don’t want voyeurs, rapists, and drunk teenagers behind my house.

[Anonymous]

CON if backing right to it because of robberies/crime but like others said if a small bit of distance then pro.