Place

Parking: Lot G

A brown sign with the letter G stands in front of a wayside and a paved parking lot in the woods — Parking Lot G at Prince William Forest Park
NPS / Claire Hassler

Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Parking - Auto, Trailhead

Lot G provides access to Mawavi Road, which is a .9-mile hike and bike trail.

The unpaved hiking and biking route connects the Scenic Drive with Cabin Camps 2 (Mawavi) and 5 (Happy Land) in the southwest corner of the park. Along the way the road crosses South Fork Quantico Creek and South Valley Trail. Southeast of the bridge, the Civilian Conservation Corps built a small lake, now a popular fishing area. What does Mawavi mean? One of the early camp users created the name by taking the first two letters of Maryland, Washington, and Virginia.

Watch your step for tree stumps and slippery rocks. Check yourself periodically for ticks. Keep your pets on a leash and do not feed wildlife. Do not disturb or remove any plants, animals, or historic features.

When biking, be sure to stay on designated biking trails. Ride in single file on paved roads, obey all traffic regulations and yield to pedestrians. When overtaking others, be cautious and provide advance warning of your presence. Additional safety tips: wear a helmet and gloves, check your brakes and tire pressure, watch for debris, control your speed, carry water and a park map, and be aware of changing weather conditions.