Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail
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DRHT HomeThe Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail (DRHT) is a Rail-Trail conversion project along an abandoned railroad line through King George County, Virginia. 
The DRHT is a 15.7 mile trail from the western edge of King George County to the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division. Intended for use as a public "Rails-to-Trails" project, the trail winds through rural King George and accommodates non-motorized, recreational users including hikers, bikers, horseback riders, and runners. Eventually, the DRHT will connect with similar trails in Fredericksburg, Virginia and ultimately with trails in Maryland when the Governor Nice bridge is expanded to accommodate a bike trail. The Friends of the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail help to build and maintain the trail while patiently working with the community to protect and preserve the trail for future generations.
The trail opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 6, 2006. Many of the trail supporters and local King George residents turned out to show their support and enthusiasm for this project. Since opening to the public, the trail has been an unqualified success. It provides an outdoor recreational opportunity for nearby residents and visitors and will continue to do so for generations to come.
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There has been many King George residents against the trails, however. As most supporters on the ribbon cutting day were from outside of King George. Signs with "Rails to Trails" marked out is a common site in the community as many people are activists against the trails. There are many private properties that line the trail and many land owners did not want the trails to begin. There are many that hope to eventually see the trails closed.
