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The Laurel Trail Loop is a short path in Prince William National Forest Park. It begins in the parking lot of one of the most popular trailheads in the park, making this one of the most popular trails. It's mainly used as an access trail by runners to access the longer paths on the property.

The pyrite mine operated from 1889 to about 1908. It was very profitable and useful during World War I, when it contributed to the production of gunpowder.

This boardwalk is part of the North Valley Trail in Prince William Forest Park and marks the end of the trail. When hiking from the northern direction, you can connect to South Valley Trail just after the boardwalk.

Laurel Trail Loop has a total length of 1.4 miles and doesn't include a lot of altitude gain. Therefore, the loop is considered an easy hike in Prince William Forest Park. For whom that is not enough, Laurel Trail Loop can be used to access multiple other trails like Birch Bluff Trail, The Crossing Trail or South Valley Trail.

When hiking along Laurel Trail Loop, this is the junction to exchange to South Valley Trail and extend your hike.

Birch Bluff Trail in Prince William Forest Park is marked by red blazes and leads through the forest and along nice rock outcroppings. The marked section of the trail follows South Fork Quantico Creek and offers great views of the water flowing by. To extend your hike, you can easily add other trails in the nearby area like Laurel Loop Trail.

The pyrite mine operated from 1889 to about 1908. It was very profitable and useful during World War I, when it contributed to the production of gunpowder.

Overlook to a reclaimed pyrite mine.