If the Blue Ridge Ridge Trail is about climbing the escarpment, the Route 9 corridor is about the rolling hills and hollows just below it — the gentler, west-facing country between Hillsboro and Purcellville that has become Loudoun's sunset belt. Open at Harvest Gap, where the picture-window taproom frames sunsets over the Hillsboro Gap and a 20-acre farm lake, then drop into Hillsborough's restored early-1800s fieldstone barn for estate wine and beer under one roof. Climb to Petit Domaine's pergolas overlooking the Route 9 foothills (sparkling-only, 21+, bring an appetite), then on to the trail's namesake elevation: 868 Estate, named for the 868-foot hilltop it sits on, with dual Blue Ridge and Short Hill panoramas and some of the county's most celebrated sunsets. Cap the run at Breaux — 404 acres, 2024 Virginia Governor's Cup Nebbiolo, a full kitchen open seven days, and a rare dogs-welcome-indoors room. The stops are close enough that you can genuinely do four in an afternoon; the only hard rule is to be at 868 or Breaux for golden hour.
Time your last stop for the golden hour.
At a glance
- 868 Estate takes its name from the 868-foot hilltop it sits on — the elevation is the brand.
- Breaux Vineyards covers 404 acres, making it one of Northern Virginia's largest estates.
- Four of the five stops face west, so the trail reads as one long sunset.
Getting around: Route 9 is a fast two-lane corridor with short hops between stops — the issue is timing, not distance. Pick a clear evening, start east, and let each stop hand off to the next as the light softens.
The stops
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Hillsborough Winery, Brewery & Vineyard
historic stone estate pouring wine and beer side by side
- WineryPrint details: 37938 Charles Town Pike, Hillsboro, VA 20132 (703) 239-4742 Thu 12:00-20:00; Fri 12:00-20:00; Sat 10:00-20:00; Sun 10:00-20:00
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- WineryPrint details: 36888 Breaux Vineyards Ln, Purcellville, VA 20132 (540) 668-6299 Open daily (typical)
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Route 9 Corridor Trail
The west-facing hills and hollows along Route 9 between Hillsboro and Purcellville — Loudoun's sunset country.
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Stops are positioned relative to downtown Leesburg.
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Harvest Gap Brewery
Address: 15485 Purcellville Road, Hillsboro, VA 20132
Phone: (703) 431-5696
Hours: Open Thu–Sun (typical); Open Thu-Sun, closed Mon-Wed; later hours Fri-Sat (Sat to ~10pm). Verify seasonally.
Fees: Fee not published — typical Loudoun brewery flights run $10-$17; beer and food are priced a la carte.
Reservations: Walk-ins welcome
Dogs: Outdoors only Family: All ages welcome
Facts checked 2026-07-07
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Hillsborough Winery, Brewery & Vineyard
Address: 36716 Charles Town Pike, Hillsboro, VA 20132
Phone: (540) 668-6216
Hours: Open daily (typical); Seasonal: opens for the year in April and then runs daily. Hours vary by source and season (roughly late morning/noon into the evening), so confirm current hours before…
Fees: Fee not published — typical Loudoun flights run $15-$25; estate wine and house-beer tastings are offered.
Reservations: Walk-ins welcome
Dogs: Welcome inside and out Family: All ages welcome
Facts checked 2026-07-07
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Petit Domaine
Address: 37938 Charles Town Pike, Hillsboro, VA 20132
Phone: (703) 239-4742
Hours: Thu 12:00-20:00; Fri 12:00-20:00; Sat 10:00-20:00; Sun 10:00-20:00; Open Thu-Sun; Thursday-Friday roughly noon-8pm and weekends 10am-8pm (verify seasonally).
Fees: Fee not published — typical Loudoun flights run $15-$25; reserved experiences require a deposit that applies toward your final bill.
Reservations: Reservations recommended
Dogs: Not permitted Family: Adults 21+ only
Facts checked 2026-07-07
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868 Estate Vineyards
Address: 14001 Harpers Ferry Rd, Hillsboro, VA 20132
Phone: (540) 668-7008
Hours: Closed Mon–Tue (typical); Closed Mon-Tue; Wed/Thu/Sun 11am-6pm and Fri/Sat 11am-8:30pm; verify seasonally and around events.
Fees: Fee not published — typical Loudoun flights run $15-$25; event admission is often free unless a ticketed program says otherwise.
Reservations: Walk-ins welcome
Dogs: Outdoors only Family: All ages welcome
Facts checked 2026-07-07
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Breaux Vineyards
Address: 36888 Breaux Vineyards Ln, Purcellville, VA 20132
Phone: (540) 668-6299
Hours: Open daily (typical); Open daily 11am-6pm; closed New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas; call or check official channels for severe-weather or event changes.
Fees: Tasting flights roughly ~$12-$15; bottles often $50+. Some reviewers find pours small for the price.
Reservations: Walk-ins welcome
Dogs: Welcome inside and out Family: All ages welcome
Facts checked 2026-07-07
Verify before you go: Hours, fees, reservations, and dog/family policies can change. Confirm the details that matter directly with each venue.
Plan it, stay safe, go again
Trails are shareable routes — pair this one with a chauffeured tour, a place to stay, or another trail for the rest of the weekend.