National Trails Day Event: Help Cut New Spur of Potomac Heritage Trail

On Saturday, June 5th, from 9 AM to 2 PM, Prince William Trails and Streams Coalition (PWTSC) will team up with REI Fairfax, the Historic Preservation Division of Public Works, the Potomac Heritage Trail Association, and Prince William County Parks and Recreation to work on a new spur of the Potomac Heritage Trail at the Rippon Lodge property in Woodbridge.

When complete, the Potomac Heritage Trail will stretch from the mouth of the Potomac River to the Allegheny Highlands.  In Prince William, the trail will run from Occoquan to Prince William Forest Park.  This spur will connect one of Prince William’s most important historic properties to the trail.

Please register for the event using this link.  Volunteers will meet at Porter Elementary School. Tools, gloves and water will be provided.  A community picnic, sponsored by Woodbridge District Supervisor Frank Principi will also be held at Rippon Lodge the same day.

To view a map of the area, click here.

Additionally, take the opportunity to meet with your representative on the newly appointed Prince William County Trails and Blueways Council. Members of the Council, chaired by David Brickley, will be participating in work on the Potomac Heritage Trail and will provide an opportunity for you to share your ideas for public trails and blueways in Prince William County.

Please contact Zoe Vitter at 703-785-5785 or [email protected] if you have any questions.