Biking on Pyrite Mine Road in Prince William Forest Park

Biking on Pyrite Mine Road in Prince William Forest Park, Virginia on Saturday, July 13, 2024.
I started at Parking Lot D and rode to the bridge over Quantico Creek and then back to the parking lot.
About Biking on Pyrite Mine Road (National Park Service)
Rating: Moderate to Difficult
This crushed rock road is found on the north side of Parking Lot D and next to North Orenda Road. The road provides a gentle descent for approximately 1.0 mile (1.5 km) and then a quick decent for 0.2 miles (0.3 km) ending at a bridge. Once across the bridge, follow the road to the left and go to the end of the road to see the remains of the Pyrite Mine Commissary on the right. At the boardwalk, park your bike and take the short walk to the mine observation deck under a stand of pine trees. There are benches here that you may use to rest up for the climb back up that hill. Total distance out and back is 2.6 miles (4.2 km).

[@zenosolivagant]

How're the road bike trails there? I got an ebike I wanted to bring around this area

[@ykim7080]

@@zenosolivagant The Scenic Drive in the park would be good. Good luck and happy riding.

[@zenosolivagant]

Thank you! 🙏