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Quarterly Meeting of the GPWTC
Event on: June 16, 2022
Quarterly Meeting - Greater Prince William Trails Coalition
Hybrid meeting from 10:00-11:00am on Thursday, June 16. Register for Zoom, or join us at George Mason University’s Potomac Science Center. Much is happening regaining trails planning in Prince William County in particular, as Mobility Chapter of 2040 Comprehensive Plan is evolving.
The Superintendent's Advisory Council on Sustainability is leading the charge in advocating for improved walking and biking access to schools.
Join us as we "Walk the Trails" in Greater PWC on Second Sundays
Join with the different organizations of GPWC as we investigate trail areas in the Greater PWC.
February 13, we will explore Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
March 13, we hike at Doves Landing County Park.
April 10, we hike at Merrimac Farm Wildlife Management Area during Bluebell Festival.
June 12, we hike Bull Run Mountain Preserve with the Virginia Outdoor Foundation
NEXT UP:
On June 12, 1:00-3:00pm, we will explore Bull Run Mountains Natural Area Preserve. A new trails network will connect to the quarries opened by African-Americans after the Civil War. Sponsor is the Virginia Outdoors Foundation.
This hike is open to the general public.
Please register at
https://tinyurl.com/2er74eu5 so we can contact you in case of weather cancellation. Parking is at 17502 Beverley Mill Drive, Broad Run, VA 20137
Questions? Contact the Coalition at info@gpwtrails.org
Tour of Prince William (Bike Event)
To benefit the 501(c) ( 3) Prince William Trails and Streams Coalition and the 501(c) (3) Prince William Historic Preservation Foundation
Saturday , July 23 , 20 22
Start time: 7:0 0 – 9: 0 0 a.m. (no mass start)
Starting Location: Brentsville Courthouse Historic Center
12229 Bristow Road, Bristow, VA 20136
Courses: 20 - mile and 62 - mile (century) rides
Cost: $ 40 by May 31 , $4 5 by Ju ne 3 0 , $50 by July 22, and $55 in person July 23
More information at: TourOfPrinceWilliam.org
Quarterly Meeting of the GPWTC
Past Event on: April 14, 2022
Quarterly Meeting - Greater Prince William Trails Coalition
Keynote speaker: Joe Villari, Virginia Outdoors Foundation
2022 Trail Forum Proposal (Debbie Spiliotopoulos, Northern Virginia Regional Commission)
Trails Funding Update - FY2023 budget for:
- Manassas
- Manassas Park
- Prince William County
Site-specific Trails Planning:
- Occoquan Greenway progress report
- Doves Landing, Silver Lake
Trails Events:
- "Second Sunday" hikes
- problems identified during National Walking Week
- other organizations…
Long-range trails planning:
- Fairfax County connections to Prince William network
- Prince William County 2040 Comprehensive Plan Mobility Chapter update and Aspirational Trails Map 2.0
Openings for serving on GPWTC Board of Directors
Quarterly Meeting of the GPWTC
Past Event on: January 19, 2022
Quarterly Meeting - Greater Prince William Trails Coalition
Keynote speaker is Alanna Mensing from Manassas Park. We’ll also hear from Manassas, Prince William County, Northern Virginia Regional Commission, and other members with news to share. Lot’s happening on trail-planning, construction, and on-the-ground explorations.
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Walking Challenges in Greater PWC
Challenge yourself to 5- or 10-kilometer trails around some of the most beautiful and culturally significant areas of Greater Prince William County area with the Wood 'n Dale Wanderers Walking (Volksmarching Club). These are single-day social walking challenges. These events are sanctioned by the American Volkssports Association: America's Walking Club.
"VIRGINIA IS FOR WALKING LOVERS"
February 12, 2022 WALK IN VETERANS PARK AND OCCOQUAN NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
National Walking Week
April 1 to 7, 2022
A Week of Activities to Celebrate Walking
Hosted by the Wood 'n Dale Wanderers Walking (Volksmarch) Club
Hosted by the Wood 'n Dale Wanderers Walking (Volksmarch) Club
What activities are on your calendar to celebrate walking in the Greater Prince William area?
April 1: Walk in Quantico/Locust Shade Park
April 2: Walk in Historic Downtown Manassas
April 3: The First Annual Washington-Rochambeau Ramble
(Walk border-to-border from the Town of Occoquan to Locust Shade Park)
April 4: Walk in Dumfries
April 5: Walk in Leesylvania State Park
April 6: Walk in Prince William Forest Park
April 7: Walk in the Manassas Battlefield
More information at: WalkPrinceWilliamVA.org
National Trails Day
Saturday, June 4, 2022
A Day of Activities and Service to Support the Trails in YOUR area
What activities are on your calendar to celebrate the trails of the Greater Prince William area?
"We Tested the Trails" (Proposed Trail Routes) in Greater PWC
"Explorers" of GPWC investigated new and proposed trail areas in the Greater PWC.
