Powhatan State Park

Located west of Richmond along the James River, Powhatan State Park is one of Virginia's newest additions. It has about 8 miles of trails, with a mix of wide double-track, grass-track, and easy single track. 

This is the perfect place for beginner mountain bikers to get a feel for the off-road experience. The trails are multi-use, so they are shared with hikers and will eventually be used by equestrians as well. The park has a very cozy walk-in or canoe-in campground with easy access to the James River. Other amenities include a large picnic area and a playground for the kids.