* OFFICIAL STATE MAP - LEGEND * 522 Harpers Ferry National Historical Welcome and 1 WELCOME to BICYCLING in Rail-to- Rural Setting U.S. Bike Route 1 & 76 U.S. Bicycle Route Information Center FREDERICK Lovettsville 11 Exit 92 Family Trail M Metro Station Urban Setting Off Road Bicycle Route 81 Interstate 50 81

Hillsboro 15 Winchester Wheelmen Mountain Parking Area Flat Terrain On Road Bicycle Route 33 U.S. Highway Biking Trail P 340 9 Winchester 7 Round Berryville Hill 37 The Green Circle Bicycle Club Picnic Area Hilly Terrain Blue Ridge / 249 Virginia Primary 7 Purcellville Stephens Boyce Leesburg Mountainous 55 City Trail Advocacy Group Public Restrooms Bicycle Route Under Development 609 Virginia Secondary CLARKE 7 W & OD Terrain 11 17 15 Trail Devils Backbone 50 LOUDOUN Hard Surface Camp Site Rental Center Bicycle Route Mixed Surface Trail County Boundary State Forest 340 6 Road 522 National Park 50 George Washington Memorial ( Only) Strasburg Happy Creek Middleburg Dulles Herndon Hard Surfaced 17 Food Service Scenic Vista City Boundary 81 Trail 7 Trail 55 Appalachian ARLINGTON Sky Meadows 50 28 Falls Front Other Surfaced 66 State Park Vienna Church Water Availability State Park or National Park or 0 5 10 66 WASHINGTON, D.C. Trail State Forest National Forest SHENANDOAH Royal The 123 55 395 © 2012, Commonwealth of Virginia Scale in Miles 55 Plains 50 Woodstock 66 7 Manassas National 29 Fairfax 42 WARREN 29 ELEVATION PROFILES FAUQUIER Battle eld Park Alexandria George Washington Memorial GeorgeLee Washington Ranger and District Jefferson NationalEdinburg Forest Fairfax 495 95 National Parkway 522 County 17 1 Northern 15 Manassas Parkway 29 Park & 340 FAIRFAX 95 VirginiaTrail Mt. Manassas RAPPAHANNOCK 123 Network Jackson 1 Mt Vernon Warrenton PRINCE Occoquan 42 Luray Washington Mason Neck National New 211 Whitney WILLIAM Prince Wildlife Refuge George Washington and Jefferson National Forest William ROCKINGHAM 211 28 Occoquan Bay National Timberville Market Luray Hawksbill State Forest Parkway Greenway Wildlife Refuge 611 Broadway 11 BUS US Bicycle Featherstone National 340 Drive Prince William Forest Virginia Mountain Route 1 National Park Wildlife Refuge CULPEPER 612 Dumfries Bike Trail 42 Stanley 340 Remington PAGE Shenandoah 522 15 STAFFORD 33 Harrisonburg 81 National Park 29 646 Shenandoah 616 1 Culpeper Yowell Meadow 627 Whether you are a seasoned rider or a new fan of , let this map Inset enlargements of selected locations give details for parking and other Park Trail 95 Bicycle Club Hillandale 17 651 250 Paul 3 North River 29 628 be your gateway to a world of new experiences. There is something here for facilities. The colored areas of the map show Virginia’s state and national Monterey State Forest Ranger District Elkton 628 Caledon Natural Area Dayton Madison State Park 301 Bridgewater IMBA Skyline 626 and tourism regions, making it easy to ind more information about food, Mt 33 15 Rappahannock everyone: 838 miles of Bicycle Routes 1 and 76; the Virginia Ride Center MADISON Canal Trail Crawford 607 33 522 KING D N A L Y R A M 340 3 218 218 lodging and other attractions. 84 42 20 Capital Trail, connecting the colonial capital of Williamsburg with the state’s BUS GEORGE 1 205 11 Shenandoah Fredericksburg Colonial 250 Stanardsville Lee R National Park Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania d. 3 HIGHLAND Orange Fredericksburg 628 Beach modern capital of Richmond; numerous locations for off-road mountain bike 220 & Grottoes Park GREENE Cyclists 17 George Washington Birthplace We hope you will use this new map to enjoy our beautiful commonwealth; to 20 3 205 National Park George Washington and Jefferson NationalStaunton Forest 608 ORANGE Land's End 204 Westmoreland rides; and a range of facilities suitable for beginners and families with young AUGUSTA SPOTSYLVANIA 17 WESTMORELAND 1 Grove State Park visit natural and cultural attractions; to ride for transportation, health and fun; Lake Anna 607 3 340 Gordonsville State Park 2 children. The urban trail network of northern Virginia is here, as well as the ALBEMARLE 606 Port and to reduce trafic congestion and air pollution. There’s a lot to do on two 29 522 Montross 20 301 Royal 202 Gypsy Hill 614 632 Park 810 676 33 Oak Potomac Heritage wild and challenging Heart of Bike Route – 128 miles of paved and 42 Lake wheels! Enjoy the ride, and welcome to Bicycling in Virginia. 788 Alliance for Charlottesville Row 600 39 Warm 64 691 Anna 661 Bowling National Scenic Trail Community Choice 601 Charlottesville Network Springs Craigsville 4 Milepost 690 in Transportation Bicycle Club 22 Green ESSEX 3 NORTHUMBERLAND Chincoteague National unpaved roads through remote, mountainous southwest Virginia. 252 22 15 Louisa 203 Wildlife Refuge BATH 340 Zero Club 22 700 652 64 208 603 17 250 Rivanna Greenbelt Trail 618 Chincoteague Lake Moomaw Waynesboro CAROLINE 600 (Morris Hill Trail) 39 Walnut Creek Mineral 1 Please remember to share the road and travel safely and legally. For tips on Sherando Park Warsaw Goshen 64 250 650 Rappahannock River Valley 360 629 81 6 795 220 42 64 634 151 53 618 680 RICHMOND3 Assateague Island Bicycling in Virginia focuses on routes and information of most interest to how to do that, see the section titled Riding Safely & Legally on the Nelson 29 LOUISA 301 601 604 644 Saxis Wildlife 13 George Washington and Jefferson National ForestDouthat 606 Rappahannock Reynolds 604 National Seashore ROCKBRIDGE Bicycling Saunders 658 1 Sunnybank State Park 252 Ridge 605 684 Tappahannock Corner Management Area Alliance Monticello 620 95 644 39 76 56 Blue Parkway Trail FLUVANNA 522 360 Bloxom Wallops Island National cyclists. The map presents setting, terrain, elevation and surface conditions. other side of the map. Douthat 11 738 360 201 ALLEGHANY 60 619 685 Wildlife Refuge 6 20 53 601 603 33 Chilton Woods 200 Jackson River Lesesne Clifton 64 76 671 685 State Forest Parksley Scenic Trail 39 State Forest 738 Tangier Forge Zoar State 6 15 54 667 60 60 151 Scottsville Forest ACCOMACK 64 60 Morattico Taylor 30 Trail 6 Rd. 220 29 Poor Farm 3 Lake Belle Isle LANCASTER Buena KING AND QUEEN CHESAPEAKE BAY Robertson Lexington HANOVER State Park GOOCHLAND Center VIRGINIA 64 Ashland St. Covington 251 Vista Richmond Area 354 Accomac NELSON Columbia 626 657 17 Onancock Appalachian Bicycling Association Kilmarnock 220 Glenwood / Pedlar 6 623 301 Onley 626 656 200 Ranger Districts Virginia Blue Ridge 10 20 KING WILLIAM Irvington 610 Railway Trail 295 637 30 White Stone Melfa 18 60 250 14 Urbanna Keller US Bicycle 501 33 360 15 3 Route 76 State Park 56 HENRICO River 151 45 Richmond National Belle Wachapreague 522 636 33 130 Battle eld Park Haven “The Old Dominion” 6 Painter VIRGINIA Glasgow BUCKINGHAM CUMBERLAND 156 BOTETOURT AMHERST Bike 76 MIDDLESEX 33 11 NEW KENT 33 Amherst POWHATAN Virginia Richmond Exmore Cumberland 60 US Bicycle 3 State Forest West New 220 130 147 Route 76 33 14 60 Dillwyn 60 Point Jamestown Colony — Founded May 13, 1607 Castle 81 29 Buttermilk Nassawadox Fincastle 501 5 York 1 64 Central Virginia Mountain 13 Richmond National 30 MATHEWS Cherry Blossom George Washington and Jefferson National Forest 76 14 NORTHAMPTON Bike Association James River 26 Appomattox-Buckingham Battle eld Park 156 Upper 17 — Trail 640 24 150 County Park Statehood June 25, 1788 Heritage Trail State Forest 616 604 York River Pocahontas 106 Crawford 13 KY 779 43 122 Blackwater Creek Bikeway US Bicycle State Forest 60 State Park CRAIG 651 15 95 — WEST Trail George Washington and Jefferson National Forest779 Appomattox Court House 45 Eastville Lowest Elevation Sea Level C 311 Lynchburg RiverWalk Route 1 360 Presquile National 155 BUCHANAN 42 11 National Historical Park CHARLES GLOUCESTER Savage Neck State 460 BEDFORD AMELIA Pocahontas State Wildlife Refuge JAMES 221 14 Natural Area Preserve 460 221 Lynchburg Wheel Power Christian Cyclists Park & Forest 10 — Hanging Rock CITY 17 ATLANTIC OCEAN Highest Elevation Mount Rogers (5,729 Feet) 460 Appomattox Sailors Creek 5 CITY TU 460 High BridgeTrail (fo 616 Chester Freedom Park Cheriton 80 Narrows GILES Carvin's High Bridge llo Battle eld New Quarter 83 w Wreck Island State Roanoke s 1 785 Cove State Park 295 Park Trail R State Park 38 301 New River Valley Bedford R 360 Cape Natural Area Preserve — Pearisburg Wolf Creek 24 g R. State Flower Dogwood 460 r Williamsburg EN Breaks Bicycle Association ROANOKE 460 1 460 a CHESTERFIELD Virginia 76 APPOMATTOX d Coloni 61 e al Pa Charles Interstate Park Grundy grade) ) Hopewell rkwa Appalachian Lick Run s RR 460 Colonial Capital y K ow Farmville 307 New River Valley 785 Pamplin ll James River National 76 — (fo 153 Trail Colonial National State Bird Cardinal Haysi Blue eld Ranger Districts 24 BUS 628 Heights 83 Salem 460 460 Wildlife Refuge 31 Williamsburg Historical Park Blacksburg City 2 Area Bicyclists BLAND 24 PRINCE Petersburg Nat'l. Plum Tree Island 76 460 19 52 The Riverway Blue Ridge NOTTOWAY PRINCE Colonial National 17 YORK Kiptopeke 460 723 156 Hog Clintwood Greenway Bicycle Club Smith Mountain 501 Burkeville Battle eld Park 10 Historical Park 60 National Wildlife Refuge State Park TAZEWELL 16 81 EDWARD GEORGE Island Clinchco US Bicycle 42 11 Lake 47 15 Crewe Newport64 News Poquoson 77 100 460 460 Surry 83 43 Eastern Shore of Virginia Route 76 Radford Altavista CAMPBELL Prince Edward-Gallion Petersburg 7 111 116 360 460 460 Chippokes Plantation Newport News Park National Wildlife Refuge Pound 61 11 CHARLOTTE State Forest Richlands 626 Smith Mountain Lake SURRY State Park 134 Fisherman Island National DICKENSON 80 Cedar Tazewell 177 666 40 James 72 Christiansburg State Park 723 85 31 10 James River Wildlife Refuge Bluff PULASKI DINWIDDIE 301 67 611 220 Booker T. Washington Phenix Charlotte Velo Sport 258 Hampton 63 Hurt Blackstone 23 5 National Monument Bourassa 40 49 40 MONTGOMERY Brookneal Court House Waverly Peninsula Bicycling 13 Pulaski FRANKLIN State Forest Keysville 1 Dendron Association Honaker Claytor Lake 221 40 95 WISE Heart of 17 Wise 29 460 Smith eld 258 RUSSELL 91 42 State Park Rocky 59 McKenney Appalachia 40 Victoria 35 R. 19 George Washington52 and Jefferson National Forest Mount Virginia Stony Coeburn Bike Route Drakes Railway Trail ISLE OF ALT Cleveland 610 FLOYD 40 Wake eld 60 BUS 58 121 654 15 40 46 Creek Carrollton Nike 60 First Landing 23 F-044 8 Branch 360 Lunenburg 734 Kenbridge 40 Appalachia 42 Franklin Freewheelers WIGHT Park Bike Trail State Park Norton 16 76 Gretna Portsmouth 64 Tidewater Bicycle 11 40 Guest Wytheville Parkway 635 40 Association George Washington and Jefferson National Forest River Gorge Hungry Mother 137 17 St. Paul State Park River 40 HALIFAX 49 301 Ivor Norfolk Cape Henry Lebanon Saltville 52 New River Trail Big Stone 72 71 81 Rural 501 258 58 91 Marion Staunton River Battle eld 1 Alberta 65 19 Trail LUNENBURG Nansemond National St. Charles Gap Mt Rogers National Retreat WYTHE 220 PITTSYLVANIA State Park SUSSEX 264 Dungannon 221 138 Wildlife Refuge 125 ALT Recreation Area New 100 13 58 80 107 749 CARROLL Clover 35 264 Glade Chilhowie 47 Windsor 10 464 21 New River Trail Fairystone 57 57 635 BRUNSWICK Virginia Spring Jarratt SOUTHAMPTON 460 Mt. Trashmore 421 SCOTT ALT 76 State Park State Park Tobacco Heritage 46 Pennington 58 11 614 Chatham 360 258 58 Beach 23 Nickelsville 71 Virginia Chase 95 460 64 Back Bay National SMYTH 77 Ridge 58 Gap 16 Hillsville 15 47 South Wildlife Refuge 58 65 Creeper 57 Scottsburg City Cumberland Gap 421 Duf eld 669 17 Trail 803 8 57 Halifax Hill Emporia Bicycle Club Courtland Great Dismal Swamp National Historical Park Natural Tunnel 72 Virginia Mountain HENRY 29 BUS Abingdon 709 49 92 Lawrenceville Capron 58 Fries 58 41 MECKLENBURG 8 58 National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness State Park 722 Bike Trail 58 Tobacco Road Trail 58 Jonesville Clinchport Troutdale 221 South LEE WASHINGTON 603 Meadows Staunton River Heritage 58 Gate City 91 George Washington and Jefferson National Forest Blue 15 La Crosse False Cape Wilderness Road 70 58 81 58 Boston State Park 688 58 Emporia 421 58 16 GRAYSON Galax of Dan 701 Brodnax Trail Franklin State Park State Park 421 Bristol 35 Chesapeake 75 58 94 Stuart 58 Boydton Back Weber City Damascus Independence Clarksville Occoneechee 46 32 Bay Danville 85 GREENSVILLE Lake 58 Judge Matthews PATRICK Martinsville 58 501 State Park Suffolk 13 Grayson Highlands 58 89 Danville's Cyclists of Richmond & 1 258 Drummond Dismal Swamp Canal Trail Virginia Creeper 52 Danville 4 301 State Park State Forest 58 River Walk DanvilleTrail 58 Branchville Boykins 360 Mackay Island National T E N N E S S E E Trail Club 103 3 Virgilina 49 15 Lake Gaston Wildlife Refuge 8 220 N O R T H CAROLINA HOW TO USE THIS MAP 1 High Bridge Trail State Park 4 U.S. Bicycle Route 76 & 6 Northern Virginia Trail Network

652 654 193 M BUCKINGHAM 636 CUMBERLAND 674 Bicycling in Virginia is intended to be used in conjunction with Exit 96 250 681 Chesapeake & A High Bridge Trail State Park is 31 miles long and runs through 340 Afton Canal Trail Northern Virginia has the most extensive bicycle transportation network 15 45 600 AMELIA 64 R other Virginia Department of Transportation maps and Virginia APPOMATTOX Rd. 664 602 Cross Appomattox, Cumberland, Nottoway and Prince Edward counties and County 738 RIVER Y in the commonwealth. Its , paths and bicycle lanes accommodate 340 Skyline Drive 750 228 Tourism Corporation publications. Please visit the following Fairfax 606 Trail L River 7 P Sailors Creek 617 the towns of Burkeville, Farmville, Pamplin City, Prospect and Rice. The Exit 99 250 76 County Exit 43 cyclists of all needs and ability levels, from families to commuters to 627 P Battle eld 624 Run A websites for much more information about bicycling, such as (fo Parkway High Bridge llo State Park w trail – once a rail bed – is wide, level and generally flat. The surface is Trail long-distance cyclists. It’s a place where you can really avoid congestion s High Bridge AUGUSTA Trail R 674 676 N contact information for local bicycle clubs. These resources will be R Trail State Park 616 608 G g Herndon P e 3rd r finely crushed . Its centerpiece is the majestic High Bridge, 460 P a Dulles o by getting around on two wheels in Arlington (one of America’s most d 267 Washington Dif cult Exit 44 ) P 600 r D continually updated and are integral to the fullest use of this map. Pamplin de St. e Parkway g ra ) P g 460 International & Old Dominion 675 e WASHINGTON, D.C. RR originally built in 1853, and is more than 2,400 feet long and 125 feet P City s 81 6 bicycle-friendly places) or seeking adventure on some of Fairfax w 460 Airport Trail 193 llo Main St. Trail o 626 P 307 495 460 (f 639 Farmville 628 above the Appomattox River. High Bridge itself opened to the public in 664 684 W County’s 600 miles of trails (not all of which are open to cycling). There Virginia Department of Transportation: VirginiaDOT.org/bikemap 658 64 ash P 1 738 123 in 658 April 2012. y gt a on are bicycle lockers at some Metrorail stations, and you can cross the 460 w Reston k 696 Ridge r Virginia Tourism Corporation: virginia.org/bicycling 660 11 a Reston 675 NOTTOWAY 610 P 267 Potomac at many points for access to the unequaled attractions of PRINCE Bicycle Club Exit 45 Chain Bridge

P a Washington D.C. EDWARD y r Appalachian t k 28 n 674 309 w Chesapeake & Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation 671 621 u 120 a LOUDOUN o CO y Ohio Canal Trail 657 C 50 693 673 Exit 46 (State Parks): dcr.virginia.gov/parks Burkeville 675 The centerpiece of the northern Virginia system is the Washington and 604 47 608 15 Sherando x 267 Washington Area US Bicycle fa Bicyclists Association Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park (W&OD Trail), managed by the Prince Edward- ir Cross 673 123 CHARLOTTE 0 Gallion 360 a 5 Route 1 F County Exit 47 State Forest 7 Babes on Bikes Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority. The trail is 45 miles of paved Miles Key Bridge 723 665 Trail Run FAIRFAX CO. Sherando 602 Vienna W & OD Exit 67 66 286 672 U.S. Capitol shared-use path for cycling, walking, running, and skating. Built on 6 Trail Roosevelt Blue 672 ARLINGTON CO. Bridge 151 29 Exit 72 29 Exit Custis Trail abandoned railbed, the W&OD runs northwest from Shirlington (near East Falls Exit 75 68 674 M Church Memorial Bridge Exit 6 of I-395 in Arlington County) to Purcellville in Loudoun County. Exit 71 237 Dif cult 243 Falls 237 M Exit 49 / 64 66 Fort Myer 672 Fort Myer Church Arlington There are only a few hills and numerous access points along its length National 657 66 Exit 11 2 650 Cemetery make it suitable for cyclists of all ability levels. 655 M Exit 62 29 Four Mile 50 P Vienna 29 Run Trail Gravelly CHICKAHOMINY Visitors Center 50 WMA 199 321 664 Exit 60 Point JAMES CITY Governor's 655 244 Exit 8 Exit 9 Chickahominy 613 5 645 50 ARLINGTON CO. Park It can be quite crowded with morning and evening commuters and Palace The Virginia Capital Trail is a unique bicycle and pedestrian route linking the first settlement in Jamestown, the Colonial 76 Exit 50 FAIRFAX CO. W & OD 60 George Washington and Jefferson National Forest Four College of NELSON 620 Potomac Pedalers 50 Accotink Cross 7 Trail 395 Ronald weekend riders, so come prepared to share the trail with others and CHICKAHOMINY Colonial Capital in Williamsburg, and Virginia’s modern seat of government in Richmond. When complete, the 54-mile-long RIVERFRONT 614 William & Mary Capitol Bicycle Club County 649 Reagan PARK Trail 120 M National take care at the many road crossings. P 613 Exit 55 5000 5 shared-use path will highlight the rich historic, cultural and environmental assets along the Route 5 Virginia Byway – the Airport 132 Parkway Photo Courtesy of Joe Flood Mile Exit 7 615 608 Creek Lake GREENSPRINGS 609 Mid-Atlantic Off Road Fairfax River corridor of America’s first westward expansion and the oldest inland transportation route in . Upon 29 Barcroft 5 76 PLANTATION Williamsburg 66 699 Enthusiasts Bicycle Club 1 The Cross County Trail of Fairfax County is another unique achievement. NAT HIST SITE 199 236 Four Mile Run 5 completion, the trail will feature interpretive sites with information kiosks and bicycling and pedestrian amenities to Exit 53 Run Trail Four Mile Virginia 6 244 Cameron It’s the result of strong cooperation between government and citizen Exit 52 Exit 5 Run Trail Capital Trail accommodate users of all ages and abilities. Exit 52 Run Trail Mt Vernon 5 199 286 volunteers and offers urban Fairfax County an alternative north/south Ridge 1 Trail & Jamestown 31 234 Manassas 29 Annandale Potomac 814 236 corridor more than 40 miles long. The trail links a number of stream High School Wake eld National 620 Heritage 614 In Williamsburg, the trail begins at the Governor’s Mansion and follows the to , the 7 National 620 617 Alexandria valley park properties, and it officially opened in May 2006 after nearly site of the first permanent English settlement in the New World. The trail then turns west, crossing the Chickahominy 76 Battle eld Park Scenic 31 Blue 123 Cameron Trail a decade of planning and development. Since the Cross County Trail is 617 151 Exit 3 236 Run Trail 56 620 River; running through historic Charles City County; and passing original James River plantations, the homes of Presidents 686 Manassas 395 partially paved, some sections are only suitable for mountain bikes. Welcome Jamestown 682 29 John Tyler and William Henry Harrison, and numerous Revolutionary War and Civil War battlefields. In eastern Henrico 687 Center Settlement 664 495 Exit 176 56 Wintergreen Fairfax Exit 177 JAMES Trail County, the trail returns to the banks of the James River and reaches the heart of the modern waterfront in downtown County 495 95 There are a great number of other trails, bicycle routes and bike lanes Lake 95 1332 76 Parkway 495

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234 Fort Vernon Street 600 286 1 28 Occoquan M Map Bicycle State Oficial 709 Nelson County’s Rockfish Valley to the east. range from 650 feet to over 6,000 feet. Avoid the parkway during fog and Belvoir o n 85 609 SMYTH 234 W Fountainhead un no 722 I L USBR 1 t Ver 677 L Virginia be especially careful in any of the 27 tunnels. are allowed only on I 1 M 235 ay 47 91 A alt route em w M orial igh 621 Mountain C 1 H 81 WASHINGTON paved roadways. O 759 657 11 P 58 U 611 RIVER Exit 12 76 Bike Trail N 642 C River T P Fort MECKLENBURG 58 Creek O Y 1 k 677 e U 600 Brodnax re Junction US Bicycle N 58 C T Belvior 58 605 Y T-1515 Trail 859 76 US Bicycle Route 76 Lake 58 T-1510 Jackson

l Route 76 e Occoquan USBR 1 643 Exit 19 76 r P 642 706 u Virginia a 641 2100 closed at Gunston 708 L 726 P 234 T-618 58 Green 754 RR Bridge Cove Taylors Creeper 294 642 New River Trail State Park D 644 Cove 11 Valley 5 123 242 La Crosse 1 Trail 600 642 626 Appalachian Tobacco 659 58 GRAYSON Exit 160 Abingdon 777 Route 234 P N Big Heritage 91 738 11 Shared-Use Path 618 New River Trail State Park in southwest Virginia features 57 miles of trail 640 677 0 2 P 85 P Va 726 Trail 708 lle BLAND 75 708 y Cr. White on abandoned railroad right of way through Grayson, Carroll, Wythe and A Miles Virginia Mountain 624 Top Belmont 726 726 Exit 156 Bike Trail Pulaski counties. The trail parallels the scenic and geologically unique New Aden Bay Mason Neck L 81 Dale City Occoquan Virginia 727 River for 39 miles and links numerous other attractions, including Mt. Rogers 294 State Park 725 Bay NWR The Tobacco Heritage Trail is an ambitious project that will eventually 58 Damascus Creeper 58 George Washington and Jefferson National Forest & National Y 710 Jefferson National Forest 99 P and Shot Tower Historical State Park. The route link Brunswick, Charlotte, Halifax, Lunenburg, and Mecklenburg Watauga Trail 1 646 Wildlife Refuge 711 crosses more than 30 trestles and bridges of the abandoned railway and R Pulaski P 1 counties with 174 miles of transportation and recreation corridors. The 91 NORTH CAROLINA Occoquan C 75 675 TENNESSEE 0 2 PULASKI includes two tunnels. 611 640 784 677 829 River Exit 94 A 70-mile phase from Lawrenceville to Clarksville is under active Miles 638 Bay POTOMA Alvarado 711 development. Right of way has been acquired, and the first five-mile 11 M From the Hiwassee trestle south of Pulaski, the trail begins a steady climb 610 0 2 81 Quantico Marine Corps Base Prince William 95 Forest Park 234 Lake 1 Miles segment from Brodnax to LaCrosse is open. Using abandoned rail beds, southwest to Fries Junction, then forks to provide access to the towns of Montclair The Virginia Creeper Trail is a 34-mile-long former railroad bed that bridges, rights of way, and state roadways, the planned system will Exit 92 76 Fries and Galax. Numerous access points provide entry to the trail, which is WYTHE provide a network to boost transportation, tourism and economic has become a multi-purpose trail stretching from the mountains to the the centerpiece of this 765-acre park that averages only 80 feet wide. 76 development in rural, historic southern Virginia. valleys. It owes its popularity to outstanding scenery, encompassing two There are campgrounds and facilities for a variety of visitors, including geographic regions of Virginia. The lie to the east, US Bicycle Exit 86 hikers, cyclists, equestrians, boaters and paddlers. and the Ridge and Valley province of Virginia extends to the west. 121 Route 76 100 Heart of Appalachia Bike Route The first section of the Tobacco Heritage Trail opened in September 2005. New River 7 Because of this geographic variety, the Virginia Creeper Trail can be Exit 80 Exit 81/32 The truly adventurous might want to try the annual New River Trail Challenge Exit 84 618 623 Trail River divided into distinctly different, yet equally beautiful halves. Take two 81 – a with mountain bike, canoe and running segments – not for 80 BUCHANAN 460 67 TAZEWELL 77 Tazewell Burkes days to see both parts of the trail or ride the entire length from White 629 New the faint of heart! Cedar Bluff 19 Garden 460 637 Top to Abingdon in a single day-long excursion. DICKENSON 76 Richlands New River Trail US Bicycle 623 63 State Park 67 460 91 USEFUL INFORMATION 52 Route 76 16 94 693 637

770 19 622 77 80 Features to help you plan a trip that 610 604 608 625 640 Wardell 42 matches your abilities: RIDING SAFELY & LEGALLY 100 Honaker 619 Appalachian 619 693 609 • elevation profiles 607 Heart of Appalachia Ride with traffic, not against it. The bicycle is a vehicle under Virginia hazards such as potholes, glass and wet leaves. On trails watch out for must have a red reflector on the rear that is visible at least 600 feet to 72 • icons denoting setting, terrain and surface type RUSSELL 645 16 BLAND law and should be operated as such. Always ride on the right side of the road. other users and potential hazards, such as dogs on leashes! the rear. On roads posted with speed limits of 35 mph or greater, the Exit 24 Bike Route 19 bicyclist must also be equipped with at least one red taillight visible 69 Symbols and categories represented Obey all traffic laws, regulations and signals. Every person riding a Ride at a safe speed. Slow down in congested areas – you might need Coeburn from 500 feet to the rear. Taillights may be steady or blinking and may P 63 Cleveland 91 42 on the map: bicycle on a highway shall have the rights and duties applicable to a the extra reaction time. be attached to the cycle or rider. 640 ALT WISE driver of a vehicle. Always yield to pedestrians. Ride responsibly. 58 82 42 • Rails-to-trails: these are former railroad rights of way Give a clear warning when passing other road or trail users. 94 52 658 645 George Washington and Jefferson National Forest Cross railroad tracks at a 90-degree angle. If that is not possible, Guest 615 WYTHE 100 Clinch River converted to non-motorized corridors. Signal all turns and stops. tell motorists what you intend to Consider using a handlebar-mounted warning bell. then dismount and walk your bike across. Always slow down and use River Gorge 76 Virginia Mountain Lebanon Exit 60 • Family-friendly facilities: these are suitable for beginning Oficial State Bicycling Map Front photo: High Bridge Trail State Copies can be obtained from the 91 SMYTH George Washington and Jefferson National Forest for FREE distribution only Park is a multi-use trail suited for hiking, Ofice of Public Affairs do – be predictable. Signal as a matter of law, courtesy and self-protection. caution. Remember – highway grade crossings are the only place where Bike Trail ALT 640 58 This map is furnished free of charge bicycling, and horseback riding. Once a 1401 E. Broad St. Ride single file. Virginia law allows riding two abreast if traffic is not 602 90 cyclists and families with children. it’s legal for bicyclists, pedestrians and/or vehicles to cross railroad tracks. 80 348 SCOTT St Paul 71 and is not to be sold or used for rail bed, the trail now has a crushed Richmond, VA 23219 impeded, but riding single file is still recommended for safety. 72 Saltville Rural • State parks: all state park roads have low speed limits, and Use extra caution making left turns. Bicyclists may make left turns River 81 11 promotional, commercial or limestone surface and is easy for people 804-786-2801 CARROLL 683 Hungry Mother Exit 54 Trail as either motorists or pedestrians do. To make a pedestrian style left Give your bike the ABC Quick Check before each ride. Do you have 65 19 WASHINGTON State Park Retreat some parks feature special cycling facilities. political purposes. of all ages and abilities to enjoy. The park’s 0 5 16 centerpiece is the majestic High Bridge TTY/TDD users: 711 Pull completely off the road or trail when stopped. Be sure to New Hillsville © 2012, Commonwealth of turn, the bicyclist should continue straight across the intersecting road, the proper AIR pressure in your tires? Do your BRAKES solidly engage Fries Junction ALT 91 107 • Mountain bike trails: we show a sample of off-road which is more than 2,400 feet long and [email protected] 94 58 Miles Virginia, Job#12002 660M signal that you are slowing or stopping. ALT Marion 125 feet above the Appomattox River. www.VirginiaDOT.org obey the traffic signals, turn left at the corner, and proceed as usual. the rim and stay clear of the tire? Is your CHAIN lubricated and properly Dungannon 58 locations. It is not a comprehensive listing. Printed on recycled paper Exit 14 Bicyclists may also dismount and walk in the crosswalks of the two tensioned? Are the CRANK and CHAINRING tight, and are the gears New River • Bicycle clubs: contact them for information about local Wear a helmet. Always wear a helmet when you ride. Helmets The Heart of Appalachia Bike Route is 128 miles of roads and trails in across U.S. Bicycle Route 76 in Russell County, to the end at the Guest River few businesses along the way to provide supplies. Plan ahead, and stock up intersecting roads. If traffic control devices specify the method of crossing, working properly? Trail conditions and suggested rides. dramatically reduce the risk of head injury in a bicycle crash. Tazewell, Bland, Russell and Wise counties. The route takes cyclists through Gorge Trail near Coeburn. Forty miles of side-trails provide access to spectacular in the towns of Tazewell, Lebanon and St. Paul. those directions must be followed. Fries • Facilities under development: the Virginia Capital Trail, Be prepared. Never leave home without a water bottle or hydration 221 some of the most beautiful mountain scenery in southwest Virginia, and it natural features such as Russell Creek Falls and The Pinnacle at Big Cedar Falls. Wear bright clothing. White or bright clothing will help make you 58 The Heart of Appalachia Bike Route is the only state bicycle route in Virginia. Tobacco Heritage Trail and the Virginia Mountain Bike Trail are Ride defensively. Expect the unexpected, especially at intersections. system, a patch kit, a pump, basic tools, an energy bar and some cash. provides a variety of terrain and surfaces, including paved and gravel roads, visible to motorists. River Creek This is Clinch River country. The Heart of Appalachia route offers vistas of It was officially recognized by the General Assembly in 1999, when legislators Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration. It’s a good idea to carry rail-trails and single-track side trips. under active development. The Virginia Capital Trail also Never assume that a motorist sees you until you have made eye contact. mountain valleys and a river crossing on a swinging suspension bridge. Since allocated $50,000 to provide signage for the bike route and scenic drive in identification and emergency contact information, as well. constitutes a portion of the , a project Watch out for parked vehicles pulling into traffic or vehicle doors Lights required at night. Virginia law requires that every bicycle ridden 0 4 77 Begin in Burkes Garden, a mountain-ringed bowl 10 miles in diameter that the ride uses both paved and unpaved secondary roads, experienced riders say an effort to promote tourism and economic development. opening into your path. Scan the road behind you by looking over your between sunset and sunrise must have at least one white headlamp under development to connect urban areas from Maine Chestnut Miles contains some of the most fertile farmland in the state. From there, follow that knobby tires on a road bike or hybrid tires on a mountain bike are the way left shoulder. Many cyclists use rear-view mirrors. Watch out for road with the light being visible at least 500 feet to the front. The bicycle New Photo Courtesy of Shenandoah Mountain Touring to Florida. Galax the route along sparsely traveled roads in the Jefferson National Forest, to go. Approach the Heart of Appalachia as a self-supported ride; there are