George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Road Biking Travel Guide

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Road Biking Travel Guide

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George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Road Biking Travel Tips

  • Soar down countless paved two-lane roads in the greater Shenandoah Valley between Lexington and Harrisburg. An active cycling community is centered in Harrisonburg.
  • Course through Virginia’s scenic mountains midsummer on a group ride from 5 to 100 miles at the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Festival.
  • Combine a road ride on US 220 and a loop back via VA 687 in historic Bath County and Allegheny County, conveniently located off Interstate 64. Visit Falling Springs Falls and Warm Springs along the way.
  • Loop around Great North Mountain, sticking to main roads VA 629, US 250, and VA 42. The road is flanked by tree-cloaked national forest mountains that surround the Calfpasture River.
  • Camp at Otter Creek, where mountaintop views, AT treks, and side trips to waterfalls are conveniently close. A section of the Blue Ridge Parkway near Buena Vista leads to the campgrounds via the forest.

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Hotels

from: $216

The Greenbrier

300 West Main Street
White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986 Map

Distance: 56.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

expert favorite hotel
Good For Road Biking
Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
5.0
from: $88

Peaks of Otter Lodge

P.O. Box 489
Bedford, VA 24523 Map

Distance: 26.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

expert favorite hotel
Good For Road Biking
Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0

Mountain Lake Hotel

115 Hotel Circle
Pembroke, VA 24136 Map

Distance: 73.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
Good For Road Biking
Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0

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Attractions

Peaks of Otter

expert favorite attraction
Good For Road Biking
Blue Ridge Parkway (milepost 84-87)
West of Bedford, Virginia

Distance: 29.6 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Peaks of Otter has been a popular location to see spectacular views and sunrises since the days of... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Wild Oak Trail

expert favorite attraction
c/o North River Ranger District, 401 Oakwood Drive
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801

Distance: 43.6 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

The Wild Oak Trail forms a 25.6-mile loop—mostly favoring ridgetops—beginning at the... Read More

Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

North River Gorge Trail

expert favorite attraction
c/o North River Ranger District, 401 Oakwood Dr.
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801

Distance: 49.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: A little more than four miles, North River Gorge Trail snakes between Lookout and Trimble... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
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Airports

Major Airports near George Washington and Jefferson National Forests

Distance (mi.)
Richmond International Airport/Byrd Field 108.4 map
Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport 117.8 map
Washington Dulles International Airport 130.3 map

Other Smaller Airports near George Washington and Jefferson National Forests

Distance (mi.)
Lynchburg Preston-Glenn Field 27.4 map
Staunton Shenandoah Valley Airport 42.7 map
Roanoke Municipal Airport 48.0 map

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