Mason Neck, that section of Lorton with water on 3 sides is a natural wonderland.  The peninsula consists of 9,000 acres - 6,000 of which are under land management.  As a result, it is now home to 200 species of birds, 31 mammals and 44 species of reptiles and amphibians.

Its' most famous landowner was George Mason, an author of the Virginia Bill of Rights, a predecessor of the US Constitution.  His home, Gunston Hall, is open to visitors.

In 1969, the Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge was the first park assigned as an American Eagle refuge.  It is considered one of the Top Ten US Sites for Eagle Sightings.

  • The bicycle path starts just east of Old Colchester Road on the north side of Gunston Road.
  •  It passes Pohick Bay Public Golf Club, Pohick Bay Regional Park, Gunston Hall and winds through the residential subdivisions of Gunston Manor and Hallowing Point.
  • Last stop is Mason Neck State Park and Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge.

This bike path is one of the first we rode on when we moved to Northern Virginia 34 years ago - it has been a longtime family favorite   My husband and real estate partner made the enclosed map for your enjoyment.  We hope a ride on the path will be the first of many you will make - see ya' there.

 

Posted by Karen Kruschka - Fairfax Prince William Stafford County VA Real Estate Service on 08/09/2008 12:07 PM   Comments (2)     Edit   Delete
 
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