Skip to main content
CanIBikeHere

USFS National Forest System Trails · Virginia · Updated June 2026

George Washington and Jefferson National Forest Mountain Bike Trails

ABike Access Grade A — 90% of rideable miles open to bikes. How we grade

George Washington and Jefferson National Forest earns a Bike Access Grade of A: 90% of its rideable trail miles are open to mountain bikes, with Class-1 e-bike access on part of the network. Excellent — most rideable trail miles are open to mountain bikes, with Class-1 e-bike access too.

George Washington and Jefferson National Forest carries 2,254 mi of mapped National Forest System trail, of which 1,006 mi across 292 segments is designated for mountain bikes, typically open Year-round. Class 1 e-bikes are designated on 39 segments (171 mi).

Reviewed by CanIBikeHere Editorial Team · Updated
Where to stay near George Washington and Jefferson National Forest →

What the USFS data shows for George Washington and Jefferson National Forest

Of the 2,254 mi of mapped trail in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, 45% — 1,006 mi across 292 bike-designated segments — is open to mountain bikes in USFS travel-management data.

Tread is overwhelmingly native dirt: USFS lists native material on 1,225 of 1,291 surfaced segments (95%).

On the USFS difficulty rating, advanced is the most common designation here — 754 of 1,289 rated segments (58%) — across all uses, not bikes alone.

USFS records a year-round bike season for this forest, though high-elevation trails clear later in practice.

The longest single named bike segment in the data is Virginia Highlands at 80.39 mi on native dirt, rated advanced by USFS.

Class 1 e-bikes are designated on 39 segments (171 mi), and 13 segments carry an ADA-accessibility flag in the same dataset.

A
Bike Access Grade
90% of rideable miles bike-open
278
Ridable trails
with their own page
1,006 mi
Bike-designated
292 segments
2,254 mi
Total NFS trail
1,294 segments
171 mi
Class 1 e-bike
39 segments

Trail surface

  • Native Material1,225
  • Imported Loose Material47
  • Asphalt9
  • Imported Compacted Material9
  • Concrete1

USFS trail class (1 = primitive · 5 = developed)

  • Class 3979
  • Class 2210
  • Class 475
  • Class 122
  • Class 57

45% of this forest's mapped trail is bike-designated. Note: USFS records trail grade (steepness), not technical MTB difficulty — we surface grade where present but do not infer a black/blue/green rating from it.

Largest bike-designated trails

TrailMilesSurfaceTrail classBike season
Virginia Highlands80.39Native Material——
Massanutten70.44Native Material—Year-round
Shenandoah Mountain36.1Native Material—Year-round
Iron Mountain34.38Native Material—Year-round
Wild Oak27.17Native Material—Year-round
North Mountain17.66Native Material—Year-round
Virginia Creeper16.83Imported Loose Material—Year-round
North Mountain15.21Native Material—Year-round
Fore Mountain14.63Native Material—Year-round
North Mountain13.46Native Material—Year-round
Walker Mountain11.41Native Material—Year-round
Whetstone Ridge11.24Native Material—Year-round
Crawfish10.77Native Material—Year-round
Rocky Run10.76Native Material——
Price - Broad Mountain10.63Native Material—Year-round
Dry Run10.4Native Material—Year-round
South Pedlar10.37Native Material—Year-round
Allegheny Trail9.4Native Material—Year-round
Long Mountain8.6Native Material—Year-round
North Mountain8.57Native Material—Year-round
Tuscarora - County Line8.51Native Material—Year-round
Mill Mountain8.44Native Material—Year-round
Beards Mountain7.97Native Material—Year-round
Shenandoah Mountain7.73Native Material—Year-round
Timber Ridge7.56Native Material—Year-round

Every trail in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest

All 278 ridable trails in this forest — every trail where USFS data designates mountain-bike or Class 1 e-bike use, grouped by grade-based steepness. Grade reflects slope, not technical difficulty. Each trail links to its full data profile.

Easy grade (40)

Gentle grade band (shallow average slope).

Intermediate grade (84)

Moderate grade band.

Advanced grade (153)

Steep grade band.

Expert grade (1)

Steepest grade band.

CSV

George Washington and Jefferson National Forest bike-legal trail list (CSV)

Download all 278 bike- and Class 1 e-bike-designated trails in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest — name, miles, surface, grade, season, and e-bike class per trail, straight from USFS data.

E-bikes in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest

Class 1 on 39 segments · Class 2 on 39 · Class 3 on 39. See full e-bike rules for George Washington and Jefferson National Forest →

Where it is

Approximate center of George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. USFS trail geometry isn't mapped here — use the ranger district for trailheads.

Frequently asked questions

What is the bike access grade for George Washington and Jefferson National Forest?
George Washington and Jefferson National Forest earns a Bike Access Grade of A: 90% of its rideable trail miles are open to mountain bikes, with Class-1 e-bike access on part of the network. Excellent — most rideable trail miles are open to mountain bikes, with Class-1 e-bike access too.
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.
What is the riding season in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest?
Most bike-designated trails in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest carry a Year-round season in USFS data; higher-elevation trails clear later.
Are e-bikes allowed in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest?
Only where designated. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 39 segments. See the e-bike rules page for the class-by-class breakdown.

Where to stay near George Washington and Jefferson National Forest

Cabins, lodges, and campgrounds near George Washington and Jefferson National Forest in Virginia — compare places to stay for a mountain-bike trip.

Top-rated places to stay near George Washington and Jefferson National Forest

Availability and prices from Stay22 partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia). We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.

Riding George Washington and Jefferson National Forest?

Trail-access updates and Virginia trip ideas by email.

Where to stay near George Washington and Jefferson National Forest →