Prince William Forest Park · VA
Quantico Cascades Trail
A short trail dropping to Quantico Cascades, where the South Fork of Quantico Creek tumbles over rock ledges; often walked as a detour off the valley trails to reach the falls.
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
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Trail running
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Dog walking
Thunderstorms in today's forecast — dogs panic and trails become dangerous.
Score breakdown
- − 88°F air — Above hiking's comfort zone (32–85°F)
- − Thunderstorms — Get off exposed ridges before they arrive
- ✓ Trail: prime — No meaningful rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 0.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 172 ft
- Surface
- dirt
- Difficulty
- moderate
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.5890, -77.3606 — VA.
Park
Part of Prince William Forest Park (official site →).
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is Quantico Cascades Trail?
Quantico Cascades Trail is a 0.9-mile route with 172 feet of elevation gain — moderate — some sustained climbing or technical sections; expect to work for it but no specialized skills required. The trail facts panel on this page lists distance, surface, and access tags as they appear in OpenStreetMap.
What's the trail surface like at Quantico Cascades Trail?
Quantico Cascades Trail is natural dirt singletrack — soft underfoot, holds water, slow to dry after rain. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages Quantico Cascades Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Quantico Cascades Trail is in Prince William Forest Park, which is managed by the National Park Service. Closure and advisory data on this page comes from the live NPS alerts API for this park unit. Always confirm against the park's own page before driving — emergency closures can post faster than scrapers refresh.