Single Track Parks

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 single track 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.

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 single track, with some undulating terrain & a few obstacles to keep you on your toes.

Once the site of the Lorton Prison, Fairfax County has been transformed 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.

You can spend the entire day at Little Bennett Regional Park hiking or biking the 20 miles of trails and not see the entire park. Mostly double track trails, with some single track, this 3,700 acre wooded park has gently rolling hills, picturesque streams, and beautiful mature forests. 

The western slope of Massanutten Mountain has over 20 miles of mountain bike trails that range from wide double track to technical steep, rocky single track and everything in between. Be prepared for some lung-busting climbs to the top, but keep in mind that the switchback descents with nicely banked turns will make the effort worthwhile.

McIntire Park, located in Charlottesville Virginia, has a network of beginner to intermediate level single track. The Charlottesville Area Mountain Bike Club has also added a small black diamond course with several technical obstacles.

With plenty of smooth, fast single track several TTF's and a black diamond section, there is plenty at Middle Run to keep the intermediate level mountain biker entertained. The park has about 10 miles of outstanding mountain biking trails.

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 single track. The single track 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.

Located south of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Tsali Recreation Area is home to about 30 miles of single track trails that wind their way along the shores of picturesque Fontana Lake. There are several places along the Left and Right Loops where you can take in the beautiful Smoky Mountains across the lake to the north.

Located close to historic Williamsburg, this 545-acre park offers a wide variety of recreational activities which include miles of hiking and mountain bike trails, numerous picnic shelters, disc golf, and playgrounds.  Fishing can be enjoyed from a floating pier and easy access for kayaking and canoeing is available from a scenic launch site.