The Department of Parks and Recreation has provided informative answers to specific questions posed by the Trails and Blueways Council (TBC) regarding the draft of the 10-year Countywide Trails Master Plan. Draft plan will be discussed further at the May 26 TBC meeting. Meetings are hybrid; members of the public can attend in person or … Read more
When Prince William County publishes the map of planned and proposed new trails in Pathways 2035, the 10-year Countywide Trails Master Plan, there will be some changes in the PHNST route. The primary north-south route from the Occoquan River to Chopawamsic Creek was determined in coordination with the Northern Virginia Regional Commission and the National … Read more
The National Park Service has issued a newsletter in advance of the May 28 virtual public meeting for launching the PHNST Comprehensive Plan. Topic questions identified for discussion at the virtual meeting: 1. What opportunities do you see for partnerships to improve communication, connectivity,stewardship, and programming? 2. Where are the most important gaps or missing … Read more
The PHNST subcommittee of the Prince William County Trails and Blueways Council (TBC) met on May 20. Highlights include:
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