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Available to you, are 37 miles of hiking trails along ridges,
into valleys and beside the two main creeks in the park. The
park Scenic Drive provides access to all trails and features
in the park.
Birch Bluff Trail- A
moderately easy trail near the visitor center that includes
good creekside views. 1.8 miles (2.9 km)
Cabin Branch Pyrite
Mine Trail
- A moderately difficult trail that provides a look at the
site of the Cabin Branch Mine. 0.3 miles (0.5 km)
Chopawamsic Trail
- A moderately difficult trail through the rugged and heavily
forested Chopawamsic Backcountry Area. This area includes
overnight hike-in tent sites (permit required). Two miles
(3.2 km) in length.
The Crossing Trail
- An easy trail with many historical features. 0.5 miles (0.8
km)
Farms to Forest Trail
- A self-guided tour near the
Oak Ridge Campground of an area where old farmland has reverted
back to mature forest. 1.0 miles (1.6 km)
Farms to Forest Extension
Trail
- Located off the Farms to Forest Trail, this trail offers
excellent creekside views of beaver habitat (beaver sightings
possible). 2.7 miles (4.3 km)
High Meadows Trail
- A trail the begins on the ridgetop and descends to the South
Fork of Quantico Creek, including a wide variety of habitats.
2.1 miles (3.4 km)
Little Run Loop
- A short yet moderately difficult trail that includes excellent
creekside habitats. 0.7 miles (1.1 km)
Mary Bird Branch Trail
- A short, easy trail that includes excellent opportunities
for beaver viewing. 0.5 miles (0.8 km)
North Valley Trail
- Trail leads along Quantico Creek and includes small waterfalls
with excellent opportunities for geologic study. 2.6 miles
(4.2 km)
Oak Ridge Trail
- An easy, level trail. 1.6 miles (2.6 km)
Pine Grove Forest Trail
- An easy,
paved interpretive trail that includes a wildlife viewing
platform with benches. 0.2 miles (0.3 km)
Quantico Falls Trail
- The shortest and easiest access
to the waterfalls along Quantico Creek. 0.7 miles (1.1 km)
South Valley Trail
- The longest single trail found
in the park, includes abundant beaver and other creekside
wildlife habitat, with excellent opportunities for wildlife
viewing. 9.7 miles (15.6 km)
Turkey Run Ridge Trail
- A moderately difficult trail
between the Turkey Run Environmental Center and the South
Fork of Quantico Creek. 1.4 miles (2.3 km)
Hiking is also encouraged on the park's Mountain
Biking Roads.
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