1. Preddy Creek
3690 Burnley Station Rd, Barboursville, VA 22923
Photo: Charlottesville Area Mountain Bike Club
The Preddy Creek Trail offers a lot of interesting terrain. It’s also a multi-purpose trail, so keep an eye out for hikers and horseback riders.
2. O Hill
610 McCormick Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22904
Photo: Charlottesville Area Mountain Bike Club
O (Observatory) Hill is a particularly challenging, but rewarding ride. It has steep slopes, but beautiful scenery, especially when the leaves change.
3. Walnut Creek Park
37°55’39.0″N 78°35’20.8″W
Photo: Charlottesville Area Mountain Bike Club
Walnut Creek Park offers a scenic view and a complex set of trails with plenty of turns and difficult climbs.
4. Rivanna Trail
Photo: Rivanna Trails Foundation
The Rivanna Trail offers multiple biking options for a wide range of skill levels.
5. Carter Mountain
931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy, Charlottesville, Virginia
Photo: Monticello
The Saunders-Monticello Trail offers plenty of leisurly boardwalk as well as some more difficult climbs with beautiful views as you wind up Carter Mountain.
6. Mint Spring
6659 Mint Springs Park Road, Crozet, VA 22932
Photo: Albemarle County
Mint Springs park is a lovely park with challenging climbs. The trail with the highest elevation change is 370 ft.
7. Byrom Park
6610 Blackwells Hollow Road, Crozet, VA 22932
Photo: Albemarle County
Byrom forest has beautiful outlooks, streams and rock formations. This is a very steep climb, though so be prepared.
8. Teventrails
3690 Burnley Station Rd, Barboursville, VA 22923
Photo: Charlottesville Area Mountain Bike Club
Teventrails is a fun, but private trail. The Charlottesville Area Mountain Bike Club does get invitations to ride, though.
9. McIntire Park
Photo: Charlottesville.org
McIntire Park is a nice, easy ride for beginners, but you may need to avoid hikers and some motorized vehicles.
10. George Washington National Forest
Waynesboro, Virginia 22824
Photo: USDA
The George Washington National Forest is a bit of a drive, but the beautiful forest and challenging terrain is worth it!
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