WELCOME TO . TRAIL INFORMATION MARL RAVINE TRAIL - 6 miles, dark green blaze, . To make your visit safe and more pleasant, we ask that DIFFICULTY SCALE This single track trail is for advanced riders only. Helmets you observe the following: are required. The trail twists and turns as it follows steep EASY - Grades are short, typically fewer than 100 ravines cut into ancient shell deposits from the Tertiary Take only pictures, leave only footprints. feet, and minimal (less than 20 percent); easily ac- Period when the entire area was under a shallow sea. complished by all users with little risk of injury. This environment is unique to the region. The trail PRESERVE - Help preserve your park. Please don’t cut or York River is steep and narrow in places and requires advanced mar any plants or trees. Collecting animal or plant life is MODERATE - Steepness and grade lengths vary; riding skills. Riders should be mindful of overhanging allowed only for scientific purposes by permit from the at least 60 percent of the length is fairly flat; obstacles, walk their bikes in some places and remain Richmond headquarters. Don’t feed any wild animals. healthy people can accomplish the trail with little State Park risk of injury. alert for other bikers. Riders should familiarize - State law permits alcohol use only in private themselves with trail etiquette and rules of the ALCOHOL DIFFICULT - More than 70 percent of the trail is on Williamsburg, areas (inside your cabin or camping unit) or in areas road before attempting the trail. a grade; experienced bikers only; there is a risk of designated on permits issued by the Virginia Department overexertion or injury to those not conditioned. York River’s mountain-bike-only trails were created and of Alcoholic Beverage Control. are maintained by the Eastern Virginia Mountain Bike (Bike Trails) PETS - Pets are permitted on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Association. Visit EVMA.org for more information. Please clean up after your pet. Pets may not be left unat- Bikes are not permitted on these trails: tended at any time. MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL SYSTEM BLACK BEAR RUN - .38 mile, forest green blaze, . This • Beaver (hiking only) TRAIL LITTER - Please help us keep the park clean by placing trail connects the Laurel Glen and Marl Ravine trails. It • Mattaponi (including Fossil Beach; hiking only) litter and recyclables in the proper receptacles and recycle crosses the Backbone Trail and the Meh Te Kos Bridle • Meh Te Kos (equestrian only) GUIDE centers or carrying out your trash. Trail and goes through woods and fields. • Meh Te Kos Challenge Loop (equestrian only) • Taskinas Creek (hiking only) CAMPING - No camping is allowed. BOBCAT RUN - 3.12 miles, teal blaze, . This trail begins with a double track then becomes a single track Bikes are allowed also on these multi-use trails: FISHING - No license is required for those fishing from loop. It features a variety of terrain and elevation • Backbone VIRGINIA STATE PARKS ARE A TONIC the Croaker fishing pier. A freshwater license is required changes in a section of hardwood forest. Use caution by • Dogwood FOR THE MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT. for Woodstock Pond. A saltwater fishing license is the steep ravines. • Majestic Oak required everywhere else. • Pamunkey Museums, visitor centers and JOHN BLAIR TRAIL - 12 miles, purple blaze, . Named • Forks (north and east) nearby historic sites make state PARKING - Park only in designated areas. for a Colonial era owner of this property, the double • Spur track begins inside Bobcat Run and ends on Backbone parks cultural treasures. EMERGENCY - For fire or medical emergencies, dial 911. For • Riverview (has a beach for fossil hunting) Trail. There are eight points where it intersects multi- • Whitetail law enforcement or critical maintenance issues, call 800- purpose trails for those who want shorter rides or want The recreational opportunities in 933-7275 and select the appropriate option. • Woodstock Pond to explore an overlook. In between these points, riders state parks are endless and easy to enjoy seclusion by the woods and near ravines not ac- See our separate guide for hiking and multi-use trails INFORMATION - For more information on Virginia State enjoy – from swimming and boating Parks or to make a cabin or campsite reservation, call cessible to equestrians and hikers. The trail is perfect for 800-933-PARK (7275) or visit www.virginiastateparks. those who want a long journey. to horseshoes and hiking, there’s gov. The Customer Service Center is open Monday LAUREL GLEN TRAIL - 1.26 miles, lime green blaze, . always something to do in a through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It’s closed on Accessible from the Backbone Trail and the Black Bear Virginia State Park. state holidays. Run Connector Trail, Laurel Glen passes through a mature, complex, deciduous hardwood forest dominated by mountain laurel. Users should take care because the trail is narrow and runs beside a steep ravine in places. 9801 York River Park Rd., Riders seeking a greater challenge may want to try the Williamsburg, VA 23188 Chesapeake Challenge Loop, a side loop that novice rid- ers may choose to bypass. 757-566-3036

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