Single 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.

Formerly owned by the du Pont family, this 900 acre parcel of land became a state park in 1965. It is a mix of picturesque open meadows and wooded sections with a network of about 15 miles of trails throughout.

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.

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 single track and double track. 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.

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.