Mountain Bike America: Virginia, 2nd; An Atlas of Virginia's Greatest Off-Road Bicycle Rdes

by Scott Adams

• ISBN13: 9780762707041
• ISBN10: 0762707046
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2000-05-01
• Publisher: Globe Pequot

Summary

Featuring more than 50 of Virginia's greatest mountain bike rides. Includes GPS-Quality, digitally-designed shaded relief maps detailing each ride; helpful ride locator maps get you to the ride without getting lost; accurate route profiles show the ups and downs of each ride; fascinating 3-D surface maps with dramatic views of the surrounding terrain; in-depth trail descriptions with difficulty ratings; detailed route directions; schedules, local attractions, eateries, and more

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	v
Preface	x
Introduction
What this book is about	1	(1)
Mountain bike beginnings	2	(1)
Mountain biking into shape	3	(1)
Be safe--Know the law	3	(1)
The mountain bike controversy	4	(1)
Etiquette of mountain biking	4	(1)
Trail maintenance	5	(1)
On-the-spot quick fix	6	(1)
Rules of the trail	7	(1)
The necessities of cycling	8	(1)
Be prepared or die	8	(1)
Be safe--Wear your armor	9	(1)
Oh, those chilly Virginia days	10	(1)
To have or not to have	11	(1)
Types of off-road terrain	12	(1)
Techniques to sharpen your skills	12	(1)
Going uphill--Climbing those treacherous hills	13	(1)
Going downhill--The real reason we get up in the morning	13	(1)
Watch out! Back-road Obstacles	14	(1)
Last-minute checkover	15	(1)
Liability disclaimer	16	(2)
The Maps
How to use the maps	18	(2)
Map Legend	20	(1)
Ride Location Map	21	(1)
Courses at a Glance	22	(3)
Transportation
Getting Around Virginia	25	(3)
The Rides
Coastal Virginia--Introduction and Map	28	(60)
Back Bay to False Cape	30	(6)
First Landing State Park	36	(6)
Great Dismal Swamp	42	(6)
Carrollton-Nike Park	48	(6)
Harwood's Mill	54	(6)
Newport News Park	60	(6)
Beaverdam Reservoir Park	66	(6)
Waller Mill Park	72	(6)
York River State Park	78	(8)
Honorable Mentions--Coastal Virginia
Ipswitch	86	(2)
Central Virginia--Introduction and Map	88	(60)
Petersburg National Battlefield	90	(6)
Pocahontas State Park	96	(8)
Belle Isle	104	(6)
Powhite Park	110	(6)
Poor Farm Park	116	(6)
Cumberland State Forest	122	(6)
In Addition: Mountain Biking With Your Dog	126	(2)
Charlottesville Dirt Ride	128	(6)
Observatory Hill	134	(6)
Walnut Creek Park	140	(4)
Honorable Mentions--Central Virginia
Dogwood Dell	144	(1)
Hollywood Farm	145	(1)
Sugarloaf Mountain and The Waltons	145	(1)
James River State Park	146	(1)
Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest--Carter Taylor Trail	147	(1)
Prince Edward-Gallion State Forest	147	(1)
Northern Virginia--Introduction and Map	148	(40)
Prince William Forest Park	150	(6)
Fountainhead Regional Park	156	(6)
Wakefield Park/Accotink Trail	162	(6)
Centreville Power Lines	168	(6)
Great Falls National Park	174	(4)
Middleburg Vineyard Tour	178	(6)
Honorable Mentions--Northern Virginia
Burke Lake Park	184	(1)
South Run Power Lines	185	(1)
Difficult Run (Glade to Great Falls)	186	(1)
C&O Canal Ride	187	(1)
Western Virginia--Introduction and Map	188	(102)
Elizabeth Furnace	190	(6)
Massanutten Mountain	196	(8)
In Addition: Virginia's National Forests	202	(2)
Second Mountain ATV Trails	204	(6)
Blueberry Trail	210	(6)
Reddish Knob	216	(6)
Flagpole	222	(6)
North Mountain Trail to Elliot Knob	228	(6)
Williamsville Loop	234	(6)
Ellis Loop	240	(8)
In Addition: Bicycle Camping	246	(2)
Hidden Valley Recreation Area	248	(6)
Douthat State Park	254	(8)
Sherando Lake Loop	262	(6)
Big Levels	268	(6)
Henry Lanum Memorial Trail	274	(6)
Blue Ridge Dirt Ride	280	(6)
Honorable Mentions--Western Virginia
Duncan Hollow Trail	286	(1)
Edinburg Gap	287	(1)
McDowell Battlefield Trail	288	(1)
South Pedlar ATV Trails	289	(1)
North Mountain Trail	289	(1)
Southwest Virginia--Introduction and Map	290	(73)
Potts Mountain	292	(4)
Brush Mountain	296	(6)
Mountain Lake	302	(6)
Mount Rogers Loop	308	(6)
Grayson Highlands State Park	314	(6)
Hidden Valley Lake	320	(6)
Seven Sisters Trail	326	(6)
In Addition: Rails-to-Trails	330	(2)
New River Trail State Park	332	(6)
Virginia Creeper Trail	338	(10)
In Addition: The Virginia Highlands Trail Network	344	(4)
Honorable Mentions--Southwest Virginia
Mountain Lake Mountain Bike Trails	348	(1)
Poverty Creek	349	(1)
Fairy Stone State Park	349	(3)
Appendix
Virginia Bike Clubs and Trail Groups	352	(4)
Ski Resorts for Mountain Biking	356	(1)
Fat-Tire Vacations	357	(1)
Repair and Maintenance	358	(1)
Fixing a Flat	359	(2)
Lubrication Prevents Deterioration	361	(2)
Index	363	(8)
Meet the Author	371