Best Hiking Trails near me in Prince William County

Prince William Forest Park

Prince William Forest Park is a quiet and peaceful oasis. During the Great Depression, Chopawamsic Recreation Area opened its doors in 1936 to house “relief” camps for children. Since 1948, when it was renamed Prince William Forest Park, these smelly woods and trickling streams have been a favorite place for campers, hikers, bikers, and people who love nature. Find out the best-kept secret in Northern Virginia! Website

Laurel Loop Trail

Near the Notch Visitor’s Center in Amherst, the Laurel Loop is a blue-blazed trail that makes a very short (0.75 mile) loop. This is a short, easy trail that is good for young kids. Going clockwise, the hill is steeper going up, so going counter-clockwise is easier. Website

Leesylvania State Park

Leesylvania is on the National Register of Historic Landmarks and has a lot of things to do on land and water, like hiking, picnicking, fishing, and boating. There is a fishing pier, playground, boat launch, boat storage area, snack bar and store, visitor center, and gift shop accessible to everyone. Website