Virginia whitewater, Quantico Creek Prince William county, Trail 7 to Dumfries section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     4 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so don't forget that lots of rivers in this state are good for beginners. The put-in location is a short drive from Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip. No matter if you're whitewater rafting     or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. No shortage of good hotels, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The Trail 7 to Dumfries section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. The nature scenery of Prince William County and the water flowing gracefully down Quantico Creek make the trip here worthwhile. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. The Trail 7 to Dumfries stretch of Quantico Creek in Prince William County is 4 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. Briefly about the general area: Here   at Quantico Creek you'll almost certainly meet some people from Dumfries; on a nice day you can take a hike along the Calvin Branch Mine Trail. If time allows, Prince William Forest Park is a national park worth stopping at; of course, everybody loves Purse State Park. The surroundings of this river have so much to offer. One of the best things about Quantico Creek is its proximity to Clifton Beach. There is a pleasant hiking trail close to Quantico Creek called the Quantico Falls Trail, and a trip to Leesylvania State Park revives the spirit. Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Quantico Creek. Quantico Creek, Trail 7 to Dumfries road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Quantico Creek.   Whitewater Near Quantico Creek: Quantico Creek, Prince William County, 1 miles away       Class II-III - 4 miles long (Trail 7 to Dumfries) Quantico Creek - South Branch, Prince William County, 5 miles away       Class I-III - 8.5 miles long (Route 619 to Dumfries) Aquia Creek, Stafford County, 11 miles away       Class II - 10.5 miles long (Rt. 610 to US 1) Pohick Creek, Fairfax County, 13 miles away       Class II-III+ - 5.5 miles long (Route 636 to Route 1) Cub Run, Prince William County, 15 miles away       Class I-III - 2 miles long (Route 29 bridge to Compton Road) Accotink Creek, Fairfax County, 16 miles away       Class I-II - 13 miles long (King Arthur Road to Telegraph Road) Rappahannock River, Fauquier/ Culpeper County, 20 miles away       Class I-III - 4.5 miles long (Motts Run to Fredericksburg) Broad Run, Prince William County, 21 miles away       Class I-II - 14 miles long (Route 675 to Route 28 South of Manassas) Four Mile Run, Arlington County, 21 miles away       Class III - 4.5 miles long (Ohio Street to Arlington Ridge Road) Scott's Run, -blank- County, 22 miles away       Class IV-V - -blank- miles long (Swinks Mill Road to Fairfax County Park trailhead)   Ski Areas Near Quantico Creek: Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 64 miles away, 620 foot drop, 8 lifts, 16 runs Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania , 87 miles away, 600 foot drop, 11 lifts, 15 runs Massanutten, Virginia , 98 miles away, 1110 foot drop, 8 lifts, 14 runs Bryce Resort, Virginia , 99 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs   Marinas Near Quantico Creek: Holly Acres, Woodbridge , 6 miles away Hampton's Landing Marina, Woodbridge , 6 miles away Willow Landing Marina, Stafford , 8 miles away Holiday Harbor Marina, Stafford , 9 miles away Belmont Bay Harbor Marina, Woodbridge , 9 miles away   Beaches Near Quantico Creek: Clifton Beach, Charles , 11 miles away   Hotels Near Quantico Creek: Holiday Inn DUMFRIES - QUANTICO CENTER, Dumfries , 1 miles away Hampton Inn Dumfries, Dumfries , 2 miles away Days Inn Dumfries Quantico, Dumfries , 2 miles away Econo Lodge Near Quantico Marine Base, Dumfries , 2 miles away Comfort Inn Near Quantico Main Gate North, Dumfries , 2 miles away   Campgrounds Near Quantico Creek: Prince william Travel Trailer Village, Dumfries, 1 miles away Turkey Run Ridge Campground, Prince William County, 2 miles away Prince William Forest - Turkey Run Ridge Group, Dumfries, 2 miles away   Trails Near Quantico Creek: Calvin Branch Mine Trail, Prince William , 0 miles away Quantico Falls Trail, Prince William , 1 miles away Birch Bluff Trail, Prince William , 1 miles away Laurel Trail Loop, Prince William , 1 miles away North Valley Trail, Prince William , 1 miles away   Public Lands Near Quantico Creek: Prince William Forest Park, Triangle - VA , 2 miles away Wolf Trap Farm Park, Vienna - VA , 20 miles away Leesylvania State Park, Virginia , 7 miles away Purse State Park, Maryland , 10 miles away Smallwood State Park, Maryland , 12 miles away   Golf Courses Near Quantico Creek: Montclair Country Club, Dumfries , 2 miles away Forest Greens, Triangle , 2 miles away Medal Of Honor Golf Course, Quantico , 2 miles away   Lakes Near Quantico Creek Marumsco Acres Lake, Prince William , 7 miles away Burke Lake, Fairfax , 10 miles away Abel Lake, Stafford , 14 miles away