Volunteers have recently worked to make improvements along the planned route of the Occoquan Greenway Trail. At three sites in the open area in the vicinity of Hooes Run, short re-alignments were made to eliminate or reduce steep inclines, making for a more gradual climb up slopes. The re-alignments also eliminate sharp turns which were difficult for bikers. This work makes for a better experience while hiking or biking along the trail.

Volunteers were able to assist with trail maintenance by clearing downed trees from the trails at Ben Lomond Regional Park after high winds had toppled them. Large trees had come down along the main trail on the utility corridor in several places (marked on the map below). In addition, the volunteers cleared a portion of the trail along Bull Run in the vicinity of the soccer fields where trees had fallen onto the trail over time.

There were still acres of bluebells in bloom at the Park when this work was completed (on Thursday, April 6). The trails at Ben Lomond Regional Park offer scenic views of Bull Run, and a beautiful bluebell display at this time of year.

Come join us for a hike along the scenic Bull Run at Ben Lomond Regional Park on Manassas.

GPW Trails Coalition sponsors a 2nd Sunday hike series, but in April we will add a special 3rd Sunday hike as well. Both are at Ben Lomond Regional Park along Bull Run, but with different starting points and exploring different sections of the trails.  Click on a link below to register.

2nd Sunday Hike – April 9, 2023 – Ben Lomond Regional Park (google.com) – starting at Mayhew Sports Complex – 9901 Balls Ford Rd, Manassas, VA 20109

3rd Sunday Hike – April 16, 2023 – Ben Lomond Regional Park (google.com) – starting at Splashdown Water Park – 7500 Ben Lomond Park Rd, Manassas, VA 20109

Hikes start at 1:00 pm, scheduled for about two hours. Length will be 3 to 3.5 miles.

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