Single Track Parks

A stone's throw from the UVA campus, (and filled with all of the stones used to test this theory) this network of rocky, hilly single track offers a great workout for C'ville locals.

Located within cycling distance of Blacksburg, this park is nestled in the hills of Jefferson National Forest. Pandapas Pond has something for everyone - for a technically easy ride, hop onto the Poverty Creek Trail, which runs the length of the park, and then ride back on the fire road. For more of a more technical challenge, take any of the numerous side trails off of the Poverty Creek Trail or off the Fire Road, which are steep and intermittently rocky.

Nestled along the banks of the Patapsco River in Maryland, Patapsco Valley State Park offers outdoor enthusiasts a playground of natural beauty and recreational opportunities. Spanning over 16,000 acres, this expansive park boasts a diverse landscape of wooded valleys, rocky cliffs, and meandering streams, providing the perfect backdrop for mountain biking and hiking adventures.

Located on the outskirts of Richmond, Virginia, Pocahontas State Park is one of the most popular state parks in the Virginia Park System.  It’s certainly easy to see why.  With such a variety of activities to be had, there’s something for everyone here.  Outdoor activities include mountain biking, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boating.  The park also has a large network of bridle trails.  During the summer months, the large pool complex is great places to lounge while the kids enjoy the water slides, playground pool, and water fountains.  Canoes and paddleboats can be rented for use on Swift Creek Lake. There are several large picnic areas, a playground area for the little ones, and an amphitheater which hosts performances throughout the year.

Located in Hanover County, Poor Farm Park is packed with a network of challenging single track trails. It has a little of everything - roots, log piles, tough climbs and tight twisting turns.  The park has a number of ball fields, picnic shelters and sand volleyball courts. 

The Potomac Heritage Trail is a network of about 800 miles of trail that connects the Chesapeake Bay area to the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania.

Powhite Park is a 100 acre park located in the city of Richmond.  The amenities at Powhile Park are, well… the trails.  

CAMBC, the Charlottesville Mountain Bike Association has done an excellent job maintaining and improving upon the trails at Preddy Creek. Though a small park, with about 8 miles of trails, it is well worth a visit. The outer loop trail is a smooth single track trail that makes excellent use of the existing terrain with several fun downhill sections along the way. The park opened in the spring of 2011 and is already a popular park with hikers, equestrians and mountain bikers alike.

Located along the picturesque Potomac River, visitors can enjoy the water by fishing, kayaking, and canoeing or hiking along the bank on the Potomac Heritage Trail. Picnic tables are located across from the visitor center, which offers refreshments, a gift shop, and activities for kids.

Located near Upper Marlboro, MD, Rosaryville State Park is only 1/2 hour from DC and 1 hour from Baltimore. The trail system consists of a main loop that is about 11 miles in length and some additional double track and single track trails that branch off of this loop.