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| Harwoods Mill |
| Location: | Newport News |
| Description: | Harwoods Mill consists of 3 trails of increasing difficulty. |
| Trail Notes: | Three single-track loops connected by fire roads. Loops are labelled Beginner, Advanced and Expert but the middle trail (Advanced) is harder than the "Expert." A tad over 5 miles if you ride all three trails. Some ups and downs, some tight turns but no really steep climbs or any technical sections that'll challenge an experienced rider. Great trail for beginners or just to get a bit of a workout, not so great if you're looking to test your skills. |
| Trail Map: | Harwoods Trails Overhead View |
| Directions: | From 64 Take J Clyde N. Exit, drive down a while, left on Oriana. Parking lot is on the left, trail is a little further down across the street. |
| Reviews: | The Harwood Mills page on MTBReview.com |
| Waller Mill Park - Dogwood Trail "Closed For Now" |
| Location: | Williamsburg |
| Description: | The Dogwood Trail is designed to be traveled in a counter-clockwise fashion! The trail is mostly rolling terrain with a few technical descents and climbs. At approximately 5.5 miles, this trail will give the intermediate to advanced rider a great workout. Beginning riders should be able to complete the trail in about an hour but may have some difficulty on the most technical switchback climbs. It is a very "do-able" trail for anyone in reasonable condition. |
| Trail Notes: | This trail will usually be closed after a hard rain. Allow at least 24 hours for the trail to dry after rainfall. There is now a donation box at the trailhead, please show your appreciation and drop in a buck or two when you ride. |
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| Directions: | Take I-64 exit 238 and head west toward Williamsburg. At the first light, take a right onto Rochambeau Drive and go 1.5 miles turning left at Airport Road. Go .25 mile to the park entrance on the left. The road will take you to the parking area. The trail starts directly across from where you entered the park. |
| Reviews: | The Waller Mill page on MTBReview.com |
| York River State Park |
| Location: | Williamsburg, VA is the nearest town |
| Directions: | From I-64 take exit 231B onto Croaker Road (Route
607). Turn right onto Moss Side Lane after 1 1/2
miles. At the end of Moss Side Lane bear right onto
Riverview Road. Turn left onto York River Park Road
after 1 1/2 miles. York River Park Road ends at the
parking lot and visitor center.
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| Park Notes: | There is a parking fee of $3.00 per person or $5.00 per carload Monday-Sunday. This is a state park fee and is not imposed by EVMA. When you pay your fee ask for a park map, it shows the location of the trails. |
| Reviews: | Click To Read Reviews |
| Trail #1 |
| Marl Ravine |
| Description: | This trail is designed to be traveled in a counter-clockwise fashion! Follow the entry sign at the trailhead. Awesome approx. 6.0 mile loop. Lots of short, steep uphills, roots, logs, and switchbacks for your riding pleasure. About 2 miles in, there is a very steep downhill that can be very tricky. More technical and demanding than the Waller Mill trail, Marl Ravine is designed with the intermediate to advanced rider in mind. Beginning riders can finish the Marl Ravine but will probably have to push their bike up most of the climbs and over the more technical sections. |
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| Trail Map: | Click To View |
| Trail #2 |
| Laurel Glen |
| Description: | Laurel Glen trail is designed for the beginning to intermediate rider. At about 2 miles in length, Laurel Glen has a couple of "surprises" in store for the rider. There is a really fun downhill about halfway through which is almost immediately followed by one of the two most grueling climbs in the park. Even with the downhill and the climb, beginners should be able to finish this trail with just a little walking. Intermediate to advanced riders can make this trail a multi-lap workout. |
| Trail Notes: | About halfway through the trail, you will come out onto a fire road. To continue to the downhill and the switchback climb, bear to the right off the fire road. If you would rather skip the downhill and climb, continue on the fire road until you see the single track re-entry on the left. |
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| Patriots Ride At Freedom Park In James City County |
| Location: | James City County |
| Description: | This trail was built and is maintained by the Eastern Virginia Mountainbike Association (www.evma.org). It's new and doesn't have a lot of traffic yet, so it's still soft. The first 1/2 mile is winding and lumpy, with a couple of technical climbs, making it difficult to maintain momentum, but good for building bike handling skills. The next 2 miles aren't as technically challenging, but there's plenty to keep you entertained and on your toes. At times the trail is close to the property line and you may notice "No Trespassing" signs. Stay on the trail and keep the signs on your left. Some people have become confused by the signs and got themselves turned around. A little way past the second bridge the trail forks. If you've had enough, take the right trail for a half mile ride back to the trailhead. If you're ready for more, take the left trail for 2 more miles of singletrack. A little way into the second loop you will once again notice "No Trespassing" signs. As before, follow the trail and keep the signs on your left. Be prepared for a good dose of climbing, but the reward is a couple of nice downhills. The last half mile of this loop was laid out with the help of the Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew, and it is sweet. The trail ends at a logging road. Turn left and go about 100 ft to where the first loop crosses the road. Turn left onto the single track to exit at the trailhead, or continue on the logging road, which will also leads back to the parking lot. Beware of pungees on the logging road. This trail system is still under construction and needs additional grooming. It isn't as long as York River or Waller Mill (yet), but will give you more of a workout than either one. The EVMA's ultimate goal is to have 25 miles of single track at this park. |
| Trail Notes: | Reviews are in so click below to read them! |
| Trail Map: | Click For Map |
| Directions: | From Interstate 64
take exit 234A to Route 199. From Route 199 take the Longhill Road exit.
Turn right onto Longhill Road (Route 612).
Follow Longhill Road until it ends at the park gates.
Once inside the park gates, follow road to the parking lot.
| | Reviews: | Freedom Park Trail Reviews On MTBReview.com |
| New Quarter Park |
| Location: | York County |
| Description: | This trail was designed and built by the Eastern Virginia Mountainbike Association (www.evma.org).This is another great trail built and maintained by the Eastern Virginia Mountainbike Association (www.evma.org). Part of the Confederate Defensive Line was on this property and there are three Civil War dugouts clearly visible in the first mile of the trail. Please respect the area's history by not disturbing them. The trail is a 5.8 mile singletrack loop designed to be ridden counter-clockwise and is suitable for intermediate riders. Beginners will have trouble negotiating some of the tight turns and climbs, but there's nothing dangerous to contend with. All the obstacles are either reasonable or have a ride-around. The first 3 miles follow the contours of a ravine which runs from the parking lot to the park entrance and there is barely a flat section in it - you're going up or you're going down! Most of the trail has good flow and sweeping turns, but there are some tight turns on downhill sections to watch out for. Once you know the trail you can carry your speed. Most of the climbing in this section of the trail is between milepost 2 and milepost 3. The second half of the trail returns to the parking lot closer to the treeline. There is less climbing and fewer sharp turns, but still enough challenge to hold your interest. The trail has an offshoot a little way past the 3 mile post. Go straight for a shortcut or turn right for more of a challenge. At the next split in the trail, go left for a large log pile, or right to detour around it. After a double switchback climb and an uprooted tree made into a smooth ride-over is about the only flat area of the trail. It's fast and fun so make the most of it because there's more climbing ahead. When you get to bumps like plow furrows you're almost done. If you've missed riding at Waller Mill since Hurricane Isabel, you need to check out this trail.
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| Trail Notes: | Reviews are in so click below to read them! |
| Trail Map: | Click To View |
| Directions: | From I-64 take exit 242A on to Route 199. After about a mile look for large green sign "143 Williamsburg" and take that exit bearing right onto Merrimac Trail heading toward Williamsburg. Turn right at the traffic light past the 7-11 Store (about 1.3 miles) onto Penniman Drive. Pass the school and take the next left onto Hubbard Lane. After about 1 mile+ turn right onto Lakeshead Drive. There is a green sign for New Quarter Park at the intersection of Hubbard and Lakeshead. Lakeshead Drive ends at the park (a little over a mile). If you park to your left the trail head is along the right of the tree line Across The field in front of you
| | Reviews: | New Quarter Park Trail Reviews On MTBReview.com |
| Upper County Park |
| Location: | James City County |
| Description: | The Upper County Park trail is a 3.7-mile loop within the 75-acre Upper County Park in James City County, Virginia. The trail begins near the end of the cul-de-sac at the end of the park entrance road. Look for the mountain bike trail signs. The trail is on the left of the chained-off gravel road that leads back into the woods. Much like other trails in the area the loop contains many quick climbs and descents through ravines that surround the creek and bottomland areas adjacent to the park. The route is somewhat technical with tight turns and off camber sections. There are, however, fast stretches that use the terrain for banked turns. One downhill contains four turns that take you from side to side in a small ravine much like a bobsled course. Although shorter than other nearby trails maintained and constructed by the Eastern Virginia Mountain Association (EVMA), the trail is no less demanding. In fact, aerobically it is one of the more challenging. Many of the climbs come one after the other with few flat areas to recover. This trail requires attention. You will find it hard to take you hands off the bar to grab a water bottle or even your hydration pack hose. The trail sees little use, so expect a few sticks and branches and a narrow tread through the will blueberry (lowbush) which covers much of the forest floor along the trail.
The trail was designed to be ridden clockwise but can be ridden in both directions. In fact, counter clockwise seems to require more climbing and it will take you a bit longer to complete a loop. You can also ride the trail in a figure eight since there is a cross over near the mid-way point. Also, if you are riding clockwise, look for a bailout near the 3-mile point. The bailout drops you in on an old gravel road that makes a loop through the woods starting near the trail entrance. The gravel road was part of the old campground that previously existed at the site. In fact, you will see electrical boxes for the old campsites along sections of the trail.
In the summer, after your ride, plan to cool off in the park pool. While there is no fee for park admission or riding, a fee is charged for use of the pool. Other amenities at the park include children's playground equipment and an outdoor basketball court. Pavilions are also available for a fee. Next time you ride, take the family. They can enjoy the pool and playgrounds.
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| Trail Notes: | Reviews are in so click below to read them! |
| Trail Map: | Click For Map |
| Directions: | From I-64 take Exit 227 (Toano) to Route 30 South heading towards Toano/Williamsburg. After about 1/3 mile turn right onto Old Stage Road, just before the gas station and McDonalds's. After about 1/3 mile, turn right onto Leisure Road. Follow Leisure Road into the park.
| | Reviews: | Upper County Park Reviews On MTBReview.com |
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