There was still a lot of snow on the ground, but the park staff had cleared the paved roads so ppl could walk, run, and bike on them. Being my first visit I stopped at the visitors center. The two gentlemen at the desk were quite helpful in advising where I could walk the dogs, and where I could bike when the weather warms up. Thanks!

Perfect spot for a hike with my dogs! There are so many interconnecting trails that you could do miles and miles if you wanted.
The dogs and I did Quantico Cascades. It was beautiful, and the leaves are starting to change.

This national park has been on my list of places to see for two years. Active duty military & their family get free access to this park as well as military veterans and gold star families. They charge $20 for a vehicle (car) to enter this park. Annual park fee is $35 and a better option if you come to the park often and pay for entrance.

We were immediately impressed by the scenic drive, low traffic, and visitor center of the park. This is the least crowded national park we ever visited with so many trails to hike & explore. Bicyclists will love the immense bike routes and trails in this park. They engineered the roads with bicycle only paved roads beside the automobile road. Perfect for bicyclists.

The visitor center was conveniently located by the Laurel Loop Trail and restroom areas. It was the first place we visited to get information for the park and a stamp for our national park passport book. The rangers were very helpful and showed us locations & trails we might be interested in seeing.

We hiked two hours on the easiest trails in the Prince William National Park. We hiked the Laurel Loop Trail, the Birch Buff Trail, the Mary Byrd Branch Trail, the Quantico Falls Trail, and the North Valley Trail. The rugged terrain of some of these trails made it difficult to hike. I actually got holes in the heels of my old boots walking these trails. While we hiked we listened to birds on the trails and identified some birds we never heard before: Golden-crowned Kinglet, other unknown birds - etc. The Lauren Loop Trail had miniature Fairy Homes placed along the trail which was a delight to see. The Quantico Falls Trail was one of the smallest trails and winded down to the Quantico Creek & small waterfalls. We spent the most time in this area sitting on the large flat rocks on the creek watching the falls and the fish in the water. Proper hiking boots and socks are a definite must for these trails even the easiest trails.

Prince William’s Park has of the most difficult hikes we encountered despite going on the easiest trails we encountered yet it was one of the most memorable and enjoyable times we had hiking. Looking forward to coming back to this park.

A perfect national park site for those living in the DMV area and beyond to visit for a hike, bike ride, or a ranger program. The rangers are welcoming and friendly. They can help you select various trail combinations to get in the length for a run or hike. There is also two campgrounds in the park. One for family or individual camping and one for group camping. Both offer a chance for a quiet escape from the city. This is also a great park for those new to hiking or camping to get experience before going to a more remote area.

This was our first time here. We like the hiking trails and how quiet it is. The volunteer lady at the Visitor Center was very helpful too. The only issue is getting out of here if you park after lot B. The scenic drive becomes one way which forces you to drive around for a while just to get back to the park entrance. Other than that it's a great national park.