Mountain Biking Virginia: An Atlas of Virginia's Greatest Off-Road Bicycle Rides

by Martin Fernandez

Overview

Plunge down steep, rugged singletrack, relax along leisurely lakeside trails, or travel off-road through Virginia’s scenic horse and wine country with Mountain Biking Virginia. Local mountain biker Martín Fernández shows both novice and experienced cyclists how to get out of the gridlock and into the woods. Look inside to find: ·Detailed ride descriptions ·GPS coordinates ·Full-color photos throughout ·Tips on riding, trip preparation, and bicycle maintenance ·Accurate directions, difficulty ratings, trail contacts, and more Wherever you ride and whatever your skill level, let Mountain Biking Virginia be your guide to this mountain biking paradise.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781493025497
Publisher:	Falcon Guides
Publication date:	04/30/2017
Edition description:	Revised Edition
Pages:	256
Sales rank:	625,326
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Martin Fernandez is a native of Lima, Peru and now lives in Virginia. When he's not riding in the backcountry trails of Maryland and Virginia, Martin is hard at work designing publications and websites or trying to come up with an award winning homebrew recipe. He is a graphic designer who enjoys the freedom of cycling more than anything.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vii

Foreword viii

Introduction 1

How to Use This Guide 1

Regional Location Map 2

Profile Map 2

Route Map 2

The Maps 2

Ride Finder 4

Map Legend 6

The Rides

Coastal Virginia 7

1 Freedom Park-The Alphabet Loop 9

2 New Quarter Park-Redoubt Mountain Bike Trail 14

3 York River State Park 18

In Addition: Chesapeake Bay 22

Honorable Mentions 23

A Indian River Park/Ipswith 23

B Lake Maury 23

C Wahrani Nature Trails 23

D Upper Country Park 24

E Harwood's Mill 24

Virginia Piedmont 25

4 The Cross County Trail 27

In Addition: Your Local Bike Shop 34

5 Conway Robinson State Forest 36

In Addition: Biking with Kids 41

6 Lake Fairfax Park 42

7 Fountainhead Regional Park 45

In Addition: You May Run Into: Larry Cautilli 51

8 Great Falls National Park 52

9 Wakefield Park/Lake Accotink Trail 56

In Addition: Night Riding 62

10 Laurel Hill 63

11 Meadowood Recreation Area 70

Honorable Mentions 75

F Freedom Center 75

G Locust Shade Park 75

H Marine Corps Base Quantico 75

I The Fredericksburg Quarry 76

J Burke Lake and Mercer Lake 77

K Prince William Forest Park 77

L Motts Run Reservoir 79

M Mount Vernon District Park 79

N Lodi Farms 79

Central Virginia 80

12 James River Park System 82

You May Run Into: Greg Rollins 88

13 Pocahontas State Park-The Playful One 90

a Morgan Mountain Hike Trail System 92

b Swift Creek Trails 93

c Lakeview Loops 95

14 Walnut Creek 99

15 Preddy Creek 104

Honorable Mention 109

O Rivanna River Trail (RTF)-Observatory (O) Hill 109

P Powhite Park 109

Southern Virginia 110

16 Augler's Ridge 112

17 IC DeHart 118

18 Mountain Laurel Trail 123

Honorable Mention 127

Q Mount Rogers Recreation Area-Iron Mountain 127

Virginia Mountains and the Shenandoah Valley 128

19 Mill Mountain: Little Stoney to Big Schloss 131

20 Elizabeth's Furnace 135

21 Mine Mountain 140

22 Shenandoah River State Park 145

23 Kennedy Peak 151

Harrisonburg 156

24 Lookout Mountain 158

25 Dowells Draft/Magic Moss You May Run Into: Harlan Price 161

26 Narrowback 166

27 Reddish Knob 172

28 Rocktown Trails at Hillandale Park 176

Clifton Forge/Lexington 179

29 Tony Ridge/Big Levels-Sherando Lake 180

30 Douthat State Park 185

Roanoke Ride Center 192

31 Carvins Cove 194

32 Pandapas Pond (Poverty Creek, Brush Mountain) 200

33 Peaks View Park 206

34 Dragon's Back/North Mountain 210

35 Spec Mines/Dody Ridge 215

Honorable Mentions 220

R The Southern Traverse 220

S North Mountain/Longdale Furnace 220

T Whetstone Ridge 221

U Falling Creek Park 221

V Mountain Lake 221

W Explore Park 222

X Mill Mountain 222

Y Candler Mountain 223

Gravity-Assisted Mountain Biking 224

Rails to Trails 225

Fat-Tire Vacations 228

The Art of Mountain Biking 230

Appendix: Local Bicycle Clubs and Organizations 245

Ride Index 246

About the Author 248