–VIRGINIA BEACH BOARDWALK–
Nearest Town: Virginia Beach Bicycle Rental: Yes Trailhead Parking Coordinates: 36.85946, -75.97725
–TOBACCO HERITAGE TRAIL–
Nearest Town: La Crosse Bicycle Rental: No Trailhead Parking Coordinates: 36.69682, -78.09349
–BLUE RIDGE RAILWAY TRAIL –
Nearest Town: Piney River Bicycle Rental: No Trailhead Parking Coordinates: 37.70821, -79.02304 The Ride: This 6.5-mile one-way gem of a trail was once a spur rail lines linking to a rock quarry. The abandoned track was later converted into the rail trail it is today, and is an under the radar rail trail in Virginia. The path starts near the hamlet of Piney River, at the Piney River Depot. It traverses down the Piney River valley for 4 miles to meet the Tye River. The gravel path then continues for a couple of miles along the Tye to the community of Tye River. Turn around and backtrack.
–RIVERWALK TRAIL OF DANVILLE–
Nearest Town: Danville Bicycle Rental: Yes Trailhead Parking Coordinates: 36.57429, -79.37452
–DISMAL SWAMP TRAIL–
Nearest Town: Chesapeake Bicycle Rental: No Trailhead Parking Coordinates: 36.68916, -76.35884 The Ride: This level and linear trail runs for 8 miles one way along the historic Dismal Swamp Canal. The ride is anything but dismal as you parallel the wildlife-rich canal. The path – marked every quarter-mile -- borders Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. A pair of restrooms are situated along the route. Get a family portrait taken by the statue of “Chessie” the bear at the trailhead.
–ROANOKE RIVER GREENWAY–
Nearest Town: Roanoke Bicycle Rental: Yes Trailhead Parking Coordinates: 37.26328, -79.95727
–NEW RIVER TRAIL–
Nearest Town: Draper Bicycle Rental: Yes Trailhead Parking Coordinates: 36.9993, -80.74213
–RIVERWALK TRAIL OF LYNCHBURG–
Nearest Town: Lynchburg Bicycle Rental: Yes Trailhead Parking Coordinates: 37.41046, -79.13517 The Ride: Lynchburg’s Riverwalk Trail follows the James River past Percival’s Island Natural Area and downriver for 6 miles in one direction in a decidedly rural experience leading away from Lynchburg. Start your ride on the paved path at Washington and Concord streets, where parking is available and bikes can be rented at Bikes Unlimited. From this trailhead you can also follow the Riverwalk Trail upriver through the heart of Lynchburg then join the paved Blackwater Creek Trail. Pass through the Hollins Mill Tunnel and go 3 miles to end at the Cancer Awareness Garden. Part of the pedal traverses the Blackwater Creek Natural Area. On your return ride down Blackwater Creek use the paved Point of Honor Trail. After the Ride: Visit the Point of Honor 1815 Home. Have a ball at the One Way Out Escape Room. Stop at Amazement Square, an updated educational museum with a climbing tower with slides as well as zip lines. Eat at the Depot Grille on the James River. Have a cone at Ice Cream Dream.–BURKE LAKE TRAIL –
Nearest Town: Fairfax Station Bicycle Rental: No Trailhead Parking Coordinates: 38.76009, -77.30333
–VIRGINIA CREEPER TRAIL –
Nearest Town: Abingdon Bicycle Rental: Yes Trailhead Parking Coordinates: 36.7092, -81.97147