A Welcoming Path to an Improved Future

Facing north at Purcell Park

Bluestone Trail has become a welcoming path for daily commuting and brief rides through Harrisonburg. Bluestone Trail is a one mile shared-use path that connects James Madison University at Port Republic Road [north], passes through Purcell Park while crossing Blacks Run twice, and ending [south] at Stone Spring Road (SR 280) that links Harrisonburg’s SR 42 and US 33 and US 11 outside of the city core (complete with bike lanes).

Facing South at 1 of 2 bridges that cross Blacks Run

Bluestone Trail is also a part of Blacks Run Greenway Master Plan which was initiated in 2002 in the City's Comprehensive Plan and is being implemented through projects prioritized in the City's Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, e.g. Bluestone Trail and Northend Greenway.  

SR 280 Between US 11 and SR 42