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Currently OSB or E-Registration (Contact POC) every day or Fri-Sun at Visitor Center. Very historic walk going back to World War II when the area was a training ground for secret forces.
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Prince William Forest Park
Year Round Walk
SN: 118175 - 2021 / Y0848
The event is closed
From Sat, Jan 2nd, 2021 to Dec 31st, 2021
Start box available: Daily 9-5 (Intermittent during COVID)
Physical start box and Online start box (OSB) option
Triangle, Virginia
WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.
| Special programs Mayflower - 400th Anniversary Walk Walking with America's Veterans CC: Prince William County |
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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. Call start point to make sure it is open (703-221-7181). 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
OSB - First register for the event
The detailed location of, and driving directions to, the event starting point are included in the event directions, downloaded from the Online Start Box (OSB). To plan your travels, please use the map on this page. The POC does not provide event directions nor accept alternate payment methods.
This event also has a physical start box. These are the driving directions:
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).
Maps phrase and directions link
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Prince William Forest Park Visitor Center, GPS: LAT: 38 33 35 N LONG: 77 20 51 W |
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PLEASE do not mix and match between the two registration methods. It will confuse you and the club. Choose one, OSB or PSB, to complete the event.
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