Prince William Forest Park · Prince William County, VA
Quantico Cascades
Out-and-back to a small rock cascade on the North Fork Quantico Creek — modest, more riffle than waterfall. The longest and most remote-feeling trail in Prince William Forest.
Live · updated
Today
Park closure — trail is inaccessible today.
Primary activity: hiking
Parking Lot E along the park's Scenic Drive is closed for construction. The park is currently working to expand this parking area, and the lot will be closed while the expansion is being built. Visitors can still access the Mary Byrd Branch Trail and Quantico Cascades Trail by following trail reroute signs and parking vehicles in Turkey Run parking area. For your safety, please follow all closures and only park in designated parking spots.
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Park closure — trail is inaccessible today.
Trail running
Park closure — trail is inaccessible today.
Score breakdown
- · 47°F air — Within comfort range, outside ideal
- ✓ Trail: prime — No meaningful rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 6.4 mi round-trip
- Elevation gain
- 700 ft
- Surface
- dirt
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Typical crowds
- rare
- Dogs
- Leash required
Trailhead
Parking
Trailhead lot · day-use fee.
Facilities
Bathrooms . $10/vehicle 7-day pass at PWFP; ATB pass accepted.
Coordinates
38.5445, -77.3915 — Prince William County, VA.
Park
Part of Prince William Forest Park (official site →).