Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (PHNST) Subcommittee – May 20 Meeting
The PHNST subcommittee of the Prince William County Trails and Blueways Council (TBC) met on May 20. Highlights include:
Rocky Branch Bridge Has Been Installed at Broad Run Linear Park
The former bridge over Rocky Branch (X marks the spot, above) washed out years ago, leaving just a low water crossing upstream. New bridge will re-connect Kingsbrook and Dunbarton communities on opposite sides of Broad Run. Thanks to Margaret Smith for pictures of installed bridge: The padding once placed on the trail from Hunting Cove … Read more
Six-Year Program Update – Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA)
The NVTA funds bus transit, rail, roadway enhancements, technology, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, and intersection/interchange improvements. The public can submit comments on projects in the draft FY2026-2031 Six Year Program through May 17. See the comments already submitted by the co-chair of Active Prince William.
Where’s This Trail?
Answer: National Museum of the Marine Corps. The Semper Fidelis Memorial Park has multiple trails. Stop and check out the many stories.
Statewide Multiuse Trail Plan Released
In a presentation at the 2026 Virginia Land Conservation & Greenways Conference, staff from the State Trails Office previewed the upcoming state trails plan – see Powerpoint slides. The Statewide Multiuse Trails Plan was released publicly three days later. The state plan identifies “regionally connected multiuse trails” – those with a hard surface, and either … Read more