USFS National Forest System Trails · Virginia · Updated June 2026
Can You Mountain Bike in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, Virginia?
Yes — George Washington and Jefferson National Forest in Virginia has 1,006 mi of bike-designated National Forest System trail across 292 segments, typically open Year-round, according to official USFS travel-management data.
1,006 mi
Bike-designated
292 segments
2,254 mi
Total NFS trail
1,294 segments
Year-round
Bike season
USFS managed-use
13
ADA-accessible
trail segments
45% of this forest's mapped trail is bike-designated. USFS records trail grade (steepness), not technical MTB difficulty — we surface grade where present but do not infer a black/blue/green rating.
Bike-designated trails in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Bike season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Highlands | 80.39 | Native Material | — |
| Massanutten | 70.44 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Shenandoah Mountain | 36.1 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Iron Mountain | 34.38 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Wild Oak | 27.17 | Native Material | Year-round |
| North Mountain | 17.66 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Virginia Creeper | 16.83 | Imported Loose Material | Year-round |
| North Mountain | 15.21 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Fore Mountain | 14.63 | Native Material | Year-round |
| North Mountain | 13.46 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Walker Mountain | 11.41 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Whetstone Ridge | 11.24 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Crawfish | 10.77 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Rocky Run | 10.76 | Native Material | — |
| Price - Broad Mountain | 10.63 | Native Material | Year-round |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest?
- George Washington and Jefferson National Forest has about 1,006 mi of bike-designated trail across 292 segments, out of 2,254 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- Are e-bikes allowed in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest?
- Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 39 segments here.
- What is the mountain-bike season in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest (Virginia)?
- Most bike-designated trails carry a Year-round season in USFS data; higher-elevation trails open later.