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E-Registration ONLY - Contact POC. Very historic walk going back to World War II when the area was a training ground for secret forces. Great nature viewing.
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Prince William Forest Park
Year Round Walk
SN: 114861 - 2020 / Y0848
The event is closed
From Thu, Jan 2nd, 2020 to Dec 31st, 2020
Start box available: Daily, 9-5
Triangle, Virginia
The address/location for the Physical Start Box (PSB) is as follows:
Prince William Forest Park
WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.
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Event comments
10K trail is suitable for jogging strollers. Rated at 2A. The second 10K of the 20K traverses steep terrain as it follows interior park trails and fire roads. It offers spectacular views of streams and Piedmont forest groves. Rated at 2B (2C if wet). Entrance fee has gone up to $15 per vehicle for those without an annual or national pass. There is also a new Prince William Forest Park Fee Pay App to make payments digitally. Search www.nps.gov for fee-free days.
Rating: 2B, Distance: 5, 10, 20km
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Restrooms: Yes |
Pets: Yes |
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Strollers: Medium |
Wheelchairs: Hard |
Event information
Daily 9am-5pm. NEW WINTER 2020: Start point closed Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday until March 11. National Park pass or entrance fee required. Park may close in inclement weather. Sturdy boots and tick repellent recommended, with adequate water. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas. 5/10/20K trail options. One trail (5 and 10 km) is along fire roads and a paved scenic loop with excellent views of trees and access to most of the trail heads. 20K has easy loop (2A) on roads and harder loop (2B, more like 2C if wet) on rough, sometimes steep terrain.
Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY
Driving to the start box
Park Entrance Road, Triangle, VA (GPS: LAT: 38 33 35 N LONG: 77 20 51 W), (703) 221-7181. From the North on I-95: Exit 150B, bear right on Joplin Rd. (SR-619). Follow signs to Prince William Forest Park. Entrance on right, to Visitor Center (VC) for registration. From the South on I-95: Exit 150, bear left to Joplin Rd. (SR-619). Left on Joplin, pass under I-95 overpass to Park entrance on right, to VC for registration. Park entrance fee collected at entrance station or VC (or National Parks Pass).
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