Double Track Parks

Beaverdam Park, located in Gloucester, Virginia offers nature trails, a campground, fishing, in addition to 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.

Only 15 minutes from Asheville, Bent Creek is a popular destination for this city's mountain bike community. The trail network at Bent Creek is varied, with trails suitable for beginners, up to more challenging trails for intermediate riders. A mix of both single track and wide double track trails that follow old roads and railroad beds, the trail system allows for a variety of fun loops. Some of the trails also connect to other Pisgah National Forest trails, including the hiking-only Shut-In trail.

Nestled around picturesque Little Seneca Lake, Black Hill Regional Park is a popular recreational spot for locals. Picnicking and strolling on the several miles of paved paths, which afford great views of the lake, are popular weekend activities. Black Hill Regional Park is easily accessible to many surrounding neighborhoods via a network of paved paths, including the 3 mile long Black Hill Trail, which snakes its way around the eastern half of the lake.

Broad Mountain is a 10 mile double track ride in a secluded and serene area just north of Jim Thorpe. There are a couple of short single track trails off of the main loop that lead to spectacular views of the Lehigh Gorge.

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 disc 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.

Carvins Cove Natural Reserve is the second largest municipal park in the country. Within its 12,700 acres are opportunities for a wide variety of outdoor activities such as mountain biking, hiking, boating, fishing, and canoeing.  Canoes and paddleboats are available for rent at the Boat Dock offices for use on the picturesque 800 acre lake. A large picnic area overlooking the lake is located at the Boat Dock.

The trail network at Cedarville State Forest is a perfect location for beginner mountain bikers to hone their skills. The trails are mostly wide, smooth single track or double track trails with occasional narrow sections and rocky / rooty areas. They wind their way through serene forests, around a fishing pond, and past a portion of the Zekiah Swamp.

The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park stretches 184 miles from Washington DC, through Maryland, and West Virginia, eventually ending in Cumberland, Maryland. The towpath is a wide, smooth multi-use trail that follows the Potomac River. Some of the original lift locks that raised the canal from sea level at Georgetown to 610 feet at Cumberland, MD are still in existence.

Chippokes Plantation State Park is one of the oldest working farms in the United States, having been in operation since the 1600's. It is a living history museum, located rural Surry County along the James River. The park includes several historic buildings and a farm and a forestry museum with antique farming equipment.
Activities available include picnicking, camping, fishing, canoeing, and swimming. Also, the park has a beach with access at the visitor center.

Nestled in the scenic countryside of northern New Jersey, the Columbia Rail Trail offers outdoor enthusiasts a tranquil escape into nature's embrace. Stretching along the path of a former railroad line, this picturesque trail winds through lush woodlands, alongside babbling brooks, and past historic landmarks, providing a peaceful oasis for walkers, cyclists, and nature lovers alike.