| Beaverdam Park | Beaverdam Park, located in Gloucester, Virginia offers nature trails, a campground, fishing, and canoe & paddle boat rentals.
The multi-use trails wind their way around the lake from the main entrance to the Fray's Mill Road parking area. | Singletrack and doubletrack | 12 miles |
| Burke Lake Park | One of the most popular parks in the DC area, Burke Lake has a variety of activities to keep the entire family occupied.
The park has frisbee golf and traditional golf courses, a campground, several playground areas and picnic shelters.
The 200 acre lake is stocked with largemouth bass. Visitors can take a boat out on the lake - rowboat rentals are available.
The doubletrack trail that encircles the lake is always crowded with hikers, joggers, and cyclists. Unless you are at the park during
off hours, it is difficult to maneuver through the crowds on the Lake Loop. This park is a perfect choice for taking the family for a leisurly bike ride
around the lake & a picnic lunch. There is limited singletrack riding at Burke Lake, though a few miles of trails do exist that that branch off of the main doubletrack trail
around the lake. | Doubletrack/some singletrack | 5 miles |
| Conway Robinson State Forest | Conway Robinson State Forest, a 450 acre park, located in Gainesville, Virginia is a scenic wooded forest
with about 7 miles of beginner to intermediate singletrack and doubletrack. The trails are multi-use, seeing hikers, equestrians,
geocachers and mountain bikers. Most of the trails are flat and smooth, great for beginner mountain bikers. A couple of the
trails have log piles and rock gardens where the intermediate rider can hone their technical skills.
Thanks to the Friends of Conway Robinson and MORE for their efforts on maintaining the trails in this park.
To find out more about Conway Robinson, including news, events, and trail conditions, visit http://www.conwayrobinson.org | Singletrack | 7 Miles |
| Deep Run Park | Deep Run Park has a small network of beginner to intermediate mountain biking trails.
In addition, it has walking paths, a small lake, picnic areas and a recreation center. On nice weekends, expect a large crowd. | Singletrack | 5 miles |
| Elizabeth Furnace | Elizabeth Furnace is located about an hour west of DC, making it an easily accessible weekend destination.
The trails have numerous panoramic views of the Shenandoah Valley, but all of this beauty comes with the price of extremely steep and rocky single track.
This is not a romantic getaway for first time mountain bikers, unless you enjoy doing the "hike-a-bike". Those made of the right metal will be rewarded with miles of technical,
lung busting single track that will keep you coming back again and again. | Rocky, mountainous singletrack and forest roads | 30 miles |
| Fountainhead Regional Park | Fountainhead is a popular mountain biking and trail running destination in the DC area. It is the trailhead for the popular Bull Run-Occoquan hiking/equestrian trail.
The dedicated mountain bike trail is a 10 mile loop packed with steep climbs and fun descents. | Singletrack | 10 miles |
| Freedom Park | Freedom Park dishes up a little of everything. It has long downhills, technical turns, plenty of whoop-di-doos
and several short but challenging uphills. Several freestyle obstacles are sprinkled throughout the park to challenge the advanced riders.
The Eastern Virginia Mountain Bike Association has done a fantastic job of utilizing the
terrain to create a fun network of singletrack. | Technical singletrack | 10 miles |
| Great Falls National Park | Great Falls National Park, located only 15 miles from Washington, is a
haven for the DC crowd. One of the most visited national parks in the country, it can get crowded, especially on
summer weekends. Hiking trails afford views of the beautiful Mather Gorge and the Potomac. In addition to the hiking trails, about 5 miles
of multi-use doubletrack trails are accessible to equestrians and mountain bikers.
** Note that this map is incomplete. The hiking-only trails are not displayed yet. Plans are to have
the park completely mapped by autumn 2008. | Doubletrack, hiking trails | 15 miles |
| Harwoods Mill Park | Harwood Mills is a great place for a beginner to cut their teeth on easy single track.
The trails labeled as Intermediate and Expert are both fairly easy and smooth with just a few log obstacles to negotiate.
In addition to the single track, there are miles of forest roads both north and south of Denbigh Blvd. | Singletrack | 5 miles |
| James River Park | The James River Park System, located in the heart of Richmond, consist of over 550 acres of scenic shoreline and islands in the James River. Activities include whitewater rafting, rock climbing, hiking, and mountain biking. | singletrack | 10 miles |
| Kemper Park & Secluded Farms | Kemper Park is part of Jefferson's Monticello, just south of Charlottesville. A two mile walking trail leading to Monticello is part boardwalk, part crushed stone path.
Secluded Farms, located behind Kemper park consists of smooth forest roads suitable for those who are just getting familiar with off-road cycling. It is a great place to bring
the entire family for an easy bike ride. The trail going to the top of Carter mountain is intermediate to difficult singletrack. | Singletrack, forest roads, boardwalk | 5 miles |
| Lake Accotink Park |
Lake Accotink offers an abundance of activities.
The park features a 55 acre lake where you can fish, kayak, canoe, or take a tourboat ride.
A carousel, snack bar, playground and picnic tables ensure a fun time for the whole family.
The 4 mile hiking and biking loop circumnavigating the park can be accessed at various entrance points along the way.
For mountain bikers, there is a network of about 6 miles of mostly intermediate singletrack that can be accessed from the
Lake Accotink Fire Road. For more mountain biking, take the fire road access tunnel under Braddock Road to Wakefield Park. | Singletrack and dirt paths | 11 miles |
| Lake Fairfax / Colt's Neck | Easily accessible from Reston, Lake Fairfax Park sees large crowds every summer weekend
destined for the water park, the large picnic area, canoeing on the lake, camping, etc.
Mountain bikers have several miles of wooded singletrack trails at the southern end of
the park in addition to the Colt's Neck loop, which passes through Lake Fairfax Park
and continues on to the Fairfax CCT and W&OD trails to make a 9 1/2 mile loop. | Singletrack, doubletrack, paved roads | 12 miles |
| Lake Maury | This 10 mile mountain bike trail is located in the heart of Newport News across the street
from the Mariner's Museum. The trail is mainly smooth, flat singletrack, with some undulating terrain & a few obstacles
to keep you on your toes. | Singletrack | 10 miles |
| Laurel Hill | Once the site of the Lorton Prison, Fairfax County has been transforming this piece of property
into a recreational use area. There are several planned projects including an Equestrian Center and sports complex.
A golf club and a disk golf course already exist on the property.
MORE has started building singletrack trails at Laurel Hill. The Giles Run Meadow Trail is a 1.7 mile twisty loop through a beautiful
wooded section of Laurel Hill and plans are to eventually have 10 miles of singletrack here. The Fairfax Cross Country Trail passes through
the park and ends a couple of miles south at Occoquan Regional Park. | Singletrack, doubletrack, & paved paths | 4 miles |
| McIntire Park | McIntire Park, located in Charlottesville Virginia, has a of network beginner to intermediate level singletrack. The Charlottesville
Area Mountain Bike Club has also added a small black diamond course with several technical obstacles. | Singletrack | 3 miles |
| Mint Springs | Located in Albemarle County Virginia, just west of Charlottesville, the 500 acre Mint Springs Valley Park
makes for a challenging mountain bike and hiking destination. It has about 5 miles of rocky, hilly singletrack.
The singletrack at Mint Springs is not for the faint of heart. Be prepared for some steep climbs that will
get your heart pumping. The numerous rocky sections will keep even the advanced mountain biker on their toes.
It's a picturesque park, just be prepared for some very technical sections and some hike-a-bike areas.
In addition to the trails, Mint Springs also offers a trout-stocked lake, swimming, a small beach, picnic areas,
and a playground for the kids. | Singletrack | 5 miles |
| New Quarter Park | New Quarter has a 5 mile singletrack loop in addition to scenic fire roads that lead to tranquil views of an estuary of the York River. | Singletrack, doubletrack. | 10 miles |
| Newport News Park | One of the largest municipal parks in the country, Newport News Park features a wide variety of activities including camping, fishing, and boating.
In addition, there are plenty of picnic tables with views of the reservoir, a frisbee golf course, a nature center and a 36 hole golf course.
The 6 mile bicycle loop is a flat, wide trail that the whole family will enjoy.
The park also has hiking trails that wind their way through open forests, marshlands,
and Civil War breastworks that are remarkably well preserved. Several historical markers along these trails tell the story of the battles that occurred in this area.
Newport News Park connects to Yorktown Colonial National Historical Park via the bicycle loop. | Forest Roads | 15 |
| Observatory Hill | A stone's throw from the UVA campus, (and filled with all of the stones used to test this theory) this network of rocky, hilly singletrack offers a great workout for C'ville locals. | Singletrack | 7 miles |
| Occoquan Regional Park | Picturesque views of Occoquan River can be seen from this park, which is
located on 400 acres of land across the river from the town of Occoquan. It offers picnic facilities, ball fields, a hiking trail,
a marina and boat launch. A paved section of the Fairfax Cross Country Trail runs the length of the park
and terminates at the marina.
For history buffs, the park has a brick kiln dating back to the early 1900's. Also on the grounds are historical
markers telling the story of the women's suffrage movement. Women protesting for the right to vote were
imprisoned in the old Lorton Prison, located just up the road from the park.
| Paved paths, hiking trail | 2.5 miles |
| Old Rag Mountain | Old Rag Mountain, a spectacular peak in Shenandoah National Park, is one of the best known hikes in the Blue Ridge.
Its rock covered peak makes it a unique hike, which includes some scrambling through boulders near the top. | Hiking trails and forest roads | 12 miles |
| Pandapas Pond / Brush Mountain | Located within cycling distance of Blacksburg, this park is nestled in the hills of Jefferson National Forest.
Pandapas Pond has something for everyone - for a technically easy ride, hop onto the Poverty Creek Trail, which runs the length of the park,
and then ride back on the fire road.
For more of a more technical challenge, take any of the numerous side trails off of the Poverty Creek Trail or off the Fire Road, which are steep and intermittently rocky. | Forest roads, singletrack. | 30 miles |
| Petersburg National Park | Petersburg Battlefield National Park commemorates the 10-month long siege of Petersburg by Union troops
during the Civil War. Travel the tour road to learn about the series of battles waged between Grant's
Union army and General Lee's Confederate troops.
As you cycle through the park on the 13 miles of wide multiuse trails, you can see the remains of Civil War breastworks.
The multiuse trails intersect the tour road and take you past some of the historical markers along the way. | Forest Roads | 13 miles |
| Pocahontas State Park | Pocahontas is a 7600 acre state park located just south of Richmond. It offers numerous activities such as mountain biking, hiking, various water sports, camping and much more. | Singletrack, fire roads and some paved park roads | 40 miles |
| Poor Farm Park | This county park is packed with a network of challenging singletrack trails. It has a little of everything - roots, log piles, tough climbs and tight twisting turns. | Singletrack | 15 miles |
| Powhite Park | Conveniently located, this park is a popular after-work destination for many a Richmond MTB enthusiast. The twisting, hilly singletrack loop offers a fun, challenging workout. | Technical Singletrack | 4 1/2 miles |
| Quantico | Quantico Marine Base has an extensive trail system that is shared by mountain bikers, hikers, and equestrians. The
trail system offers a variety of difficulty levels, with both hilly technical singletrack for advanced riders and
smoother easier terrain for the casual rider. The trails at Quantico are available for use by service members, their families,
and civilians from surrounding communities.
There are two common loops enjoyed by mountain bikers. The "Race Loop" is a 9 mile technically and aerobically challenging
singletrack loop, and the "Recreational Loop" is shorter, easier trail for beginner riders.
** Special thanks to James Kaminsky for providing the detailed GPS map data that was used to generate this GPS Map and the
GPX downloadable tracks. | Singletrack/doubletrack | 13 miles |
| Riverbend Regional Park | Located along the picturesque Potomac River, visitors can enjoy the water by
fishing, kayaking, and canoeing or hiking along the bank on the Potomac Heritage Trail. Picnic tables are located
across from the visitor center, which offers refreshements, a gift shop, and activities for kids.
A several mile network of hiking and mountain biking trails are located within the park. Great Falls National Park
is 2 miles south, and accessible to hikers via the Potomac Heritage Trail and to mountain bikers via a doubletrack trail. | Singletrack, doubletrack, hiking trails | 5 miles |
| Sherando | Sherando Lake is neslted in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western Virginia, just south of Shenandoah National Park.
A 25 acre spring-fed lake is at the the center of the Sherando Lake Recreation Area, which offers camping, water activities, hiking and mountain biking. | Singletrack, fire roads, paved road | 40 miles |
| Upper County Park | The mountain bike trail at Upper County Park is short but sweet. The Eastern Virginia Mountain Bike Association always
does a superb job of creating new trails, and Upper County is no exception. Look for plenty of short, steep climbs and banked turns. Upper County
Park also has a pool, playground, ballfields and picnic shelters. | Singletrack | 3.5 miles |
| Wahrani | The trails at Wahrani take full advantage of its terrain - you can find technical switchbacks and fast downhill sections in a picturesque wooded setting. | Singletrack | 5 miles |
| Wakefield Park | Wakefield Park, located in the heart of the Capital region, is host to numerous mountain biking events throughout the year.
It is a convenient and scenic spot for the MTB crowd in the DC area.
The singletrack trails are mostly beginner to intermediate level and the trailwork done by the local mtb club, MORE, is fantastic.
Don't miss the whoop-di-doos and slalom course in the powerline section.
Conveniently, Wakefield connects to the Lake Accotink Park trails via a tunnel underneath Braddock Road. | Singletrack and dirt paths | 7 miles |
| Walnut Creek Park | Just a 15 minute drive from Charlottesville, Walnut Creek is a popular mountain biking destination in central Virgina.
The trail network is packed with technical challenges including rocks, roots and some long steep uphills. | Technical singletrack | 15 miles |
| Washington Lacy Park | Opened in December 2008, this county park has about 2 1/2 miles of smooth, wide multi-use trails through open forest. This
is an excellent location for beginners to begin cutting their teeth on dirt trails. There is also a small mountain bike
skills area located on the eastern side of the park. Since the trails are multi-use and show the obvious signs of horse traffic, please
remember to yield the trail to our equestian friends, its just safer for everyone that way!!! | Doubletrack | 2.5 miles |
| York River State Park | York River State Park has a multitude of land and water activities. It is situated along the banks of the York River. The park has a mix of multi-use and singletrack trails. | Singletrack trails and forest roads | 25 miles |