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Prince William County

Pyrite Mine Overlook – Laurel Trail Loop loop from The National Museum of the Marine Corps

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Running trails & routes
United States
Virginia
Prince William County

Pyrite Mine Overlook – Laurel Trail Loop loop from The National Museum of the Marine Corps

Moderate

4.7

(7667)

16,244

runners

Pyrite Mine Overlook – Laurel Trail Loop loop from The National Museum of the Marine Corps

01:17

11.2km

150m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Prince William Forest Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

811 m

Birch Bluff Trail, Prince William Forest Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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 …

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2

2.44 km

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

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3

4.49 km

4

6.33 km

North Valley Trail Boardwalk

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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.

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5

6.68 km

Pyrite Mine Overlook

Highlight • Historical Site

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.

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6

10.4 km

Laurel Trail Loop

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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 …

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11.2 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.22 km

4.78 km

145 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.93 km

4.51 km

332 m

234 m

219 m

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Friday 3 July

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27°C

20 %

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