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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.

There is a tiny spur trail here off of the main Quantico Cascades Trail that leads down to a small overlook of the creek. There are some rapids that vary in size depending on recent rains, and you can expect it to be a peaceful spot just a little up the river from the Camp Four Lake Dam.

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.

Once you reach the end of Quantico Cascades Trail, you will find yourself at Quantico Creek with multiple boulders in the water. The small rapid is a popular location to relax, get a bite to eat and refresh yourself after your hike.

entrance to south Valley Trail from Laural loop