The exact route of the PHNST depends upon arrangements negotiated between the Potomac Shores developer and Prince William County. There is a proffer for the PHNST to pass through Potomac Shores, but the specific alignment has been left undetermined until the county accepts detailed plans for different phases of development. Phase 3 of the developer’s … Read more
The East Coast Greenway and the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail both use the paved shared use path in Neabsco Regional Park. The picture above is at the corner of Blackburn Road and Rippon Boulevard. The East Coast Greenway follows paved paths wherever possible. Rather than cross the Neabsco Boardwalk, it goes east along Blackburn … Read more
A contractor is building the 1-mile segment of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (PHNST) through the Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge. Construction restarted after August 1, a delay required to give time for eaglets to fledge from a nearby nest. As of August 16, progress is being made on a project budgeted for $3.9 million. … Read more
The Fairfax County Planning Commission got a report on June 3 regarding the Lorton Core Study (Plan Amendment 2021-IV-LP1). Report includes (p.27) “The Active Transportation and Trails Plan (ATTP), adopted by the Board on May 5, 2026, provides recommendations for pedestrian facilities in the Lorton area… As development and redevelopment occur, the goal is to … Read more
The Potomac Heritage Trail Association (PHTA), a 501(c)3 organization founded in 2005, is the only volunteer group supporting the entire Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (PHNST). Its comments on the PHNST Comprehensive Plan begin with the eight questions, followed by PHTA conclusions. Topic Questions 1-8: 1. What opportunities do you see for partnerships to improve … Read more