There are over 100 miles of backcountry trails within George Washington National Forest, challenging riders with rocky, remote terrain. The Massanutten Western Slope Trail System runs 15 miles through Massanutten Resort and contains intense mountain trails. Harrisonburg Ride Center has something for every mountain bike rider: Rocktail Trails at Hillendale Park has sections for beginners as well as areas for experienced riders looking to hone technical skills. In the past few years, the Richmond Regional Ride Center has grown to include over 70 miles of mountain biking trails, including a beginner-level single track, a flow trail, and a purpose-built hand-cycle line.
The Richmond Regional Ride Center is made up of several parks around the capital, including Pocahontas State Park and James River Park. The Roanoke Ride Center contains several single track trail systems, including 46 miles in Carvin’s Cove, 10 miles on Roanoke’s Mill Mountain, and 34 miles in Jefferson National Forest’s North Mountain. Roanoke Ride Center has received a Silver Level Status, the only destination on the East Coast to achieve this ranking, and Richmond and Harrisonburg have both been recognized as Bronze Level mountain biking destinations. In addition to variety, Virginia has become known for their award-winning mountain biking trails, becoming one of just four states to have three IMBA-designated Ride Centers. Whether this is your first ride or you’re looking for a trail that will challenge your skills, you’ll find a mountain biking destination suited to you.
Virginia has it all when it comes to mountain biking: coastal trails that welcome beginners, expert-level mountain trails, black diamond single tracks, kid-friendly trails, and accessible trails for hand cycling.
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