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Matthews State Forest MTB Trail

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 4.2 (20)
  1. Areas
  2. VA
  3. …Southwestern Virginia
  4. …Galax
  5. Judge Matthews State Forest
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“A great singletrack mountain bike trail. ”

Corbitt Bourne
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8.2

Miles

13.3

KM
Singletrack

2,640' 805 m

High

2,342' 714 m

Low

1,246' 380 m

Up

1,234' 376 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

26%

Max Grade (14°)

Dogs Off-leash

E-Bikes Unknown

Closed during hunting season (November 19 - December 3).

Need to Know

Trails in the Virginia State Forests require a permit. Currently $16.00/annual (valid for one year from date or purchase).

Description

The parking area is located on White Pine Rd. Follow the fire rd approximately 1/4 mile to the start of the singletrack on the left. The trail is well marked and easy to follow. There are a few exits, but the trail is essentially a loop. It can be ridden in either direction, but is only marked in the primary direction. There is one technical section consisting of two rock gardens, very nearly back to back and can easily feel like one long rock garden. The remainder of the trail is very friendly to most novice mountain bikers, but never fails to challenge.

Contacts

Land Manager: Virginia Department of Forestry

Shared By:

Corbitt Bourne with improvements by Mitch Tucker
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Trail Ratings

  4.2 from 20 votes

#1

in Judge Matthews State Forest

#1752

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  4.2 from 20 votes
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in Judge Matthews State F…

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in Virginia

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Going up at Matthews State Forest.
Sep 10, 2016 near Galax, VA
When you see a pretty view to your left, then look out for one nasty rock garden coming up on the trail. Downhill!
Sep 10, 2016 near Galax, VA
I really took some crappy pictures now that I look at them. These don't really give you a good idea. But when you're biking..
Aug 19, 2016 near Galax, VA
One of the views.
Aug 19, 2016 near Galax, VA
Second section of rock garden.
Jun 29, 2019 near Galax, VA
The bottom of hill looking back or the start up.
Aug 19, 2016 near Galax, VA

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Sep 14, 2024
Sam Barr
First singletrack mtb ride after years of road cycling. Came off the bike several times & had a great time. Wouldn't recommend for beginners. 3.2mi — 0h 56m
Aug 7, 2023
Eduardo Bautista
Jun 29, 2023
Michelle Lee
May 30, 2023
Michelle Lee
7h 45m
Jul 23, 2020
Tommy Lucas
Legit black diamond trail was a slippery after a few days of rain but hard fun and technical just how I like it 8.1mi
Sep 9, 2019
Hiram Ramos
20mi — 4h 00m
Aug 23, 2019
Fred Kridler
fun but wet and I felt slow...
Jun 29, 2019
Sam Nifong
Lots of climbing not sure I would say it was novice friendly.

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