Virginia Parks

Harwood Mills is a great place for a beginner to cut their teeth on easy single track. The trails labeled as Intermediate and Expert are both fairly easy and smooth with just a few log obstacles to negotiate. In addition to the single track, there are miles of forest roads both north and south of Denbigh Blvd.

Opened to the public in 2008, High Bridge State Park is a 34 mile long rail trail in Central Virginia. It follows a portion of the old South Side Railroad and passes through the town of Farmville. While riding the trail, be sure to follow it east out of Farmville to see the 'High Bridge' for which the park is named. Built in 1853, this 2400 foot long bridge overlooks the Appomattox River.

Huckleberry Trail is a paved 15-mile trail system linking Christiansburg and Blacksburg, terminating at the Poverty Creek trail system in the Jefferson National Forest.  The trail is primarily located on easy rolling terrain and is wildly popular with joggers, dog walkers, and bicyclists. Huckleberry Trail is easily accessible from via several parking areas along the route. Much of the trail traverses through rural areas with beautiful views of the surrounding farmland.

Located near Marion, Virginia, Hungry Mother State Park is at the southern end of Jefferson National Forest.   The park encompasses 1800 acres of picturesque forest. Many of the activities at the park involve the Hungry Mother Lake, where visitors can enjoy fishing, canoeing, or swimming. Paddleboats and canoes are available for rent. The park also has 2 restaurants, a large campground and rental cabins.

The James River Park System, located in the heart of Richmond, consists of over 550 acres of scenic shoreline and islands in the James River. Activities include whitewater rafting, rock climbing, hiking, and mountain biking.

With 3 miles of river frontage, the James River is the main attraction at this 1500 acre Virginia state park. There are several boat ramps, picnic tables at waters edge, campsites along the shoreline, and an Outdoor Adventure center, which offers canoes and tubes for rent. The 15 miles of multi-use trails wind their way along the river and into woodlands, offering both wide double track trails and more challenging single track trails.

Kemper Park is part of Jefferson's Monticello, just south of Charlottesville. A two mile walking trail leading to Monticello is part boardwalk, part crushed stone path. 

Lake Accotink offers an abundance of activities. The park features a 55 acre lake where you can fish, kayak, canoe, or take a tour boat ride. A carousel, snack bar, playground and picnic tables ensure a fun time for the whole family. The 4 mile hiking and biking loop circumnavigating the park can be accessed at various entrance points along the way.

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.