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Matthews State Forest MTB Trail

 4.3 (8)
  1. Areas
  2. VA
  3. …Southwestern Virginia
  4. …Galax
  5. Judge Matthews State Forest
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Length

8.2 Miles 13.3 Kilometers


Singletrack

Elevation

1,246' 380 m

Ascent

-1,234' -376 m

Descent

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

26%

Max Grade (14°)

2,640' 805 m

High

2,342' 714 m

Low

Conditions

All Clear 7 days ago
Mostly Dry History
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“A great singletrack mountain bike trail. ”

— Corbitt Bourne
GPX File — Driving Directions

Overview

Closed during hunting season (November 19 - December 3).
Features: -none- [Add/Remove]
Dogs: Off-leash

Description [Suggest Changes]

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

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Jun 17, 2018
Jason Gruver
Nice loop. Odd section about 1/2 way through overgrown bush, not well marked. 10mi — 2h 00m
Aug 4, 2017
MJ Thompson
Super trail. Rideable climbs and has nice flow. 9.2mi
Mar 19, 2017
John Dalton
A little muddy I places but it's all clear. 9.6mi
Sep 10, 2016
Kent Klay
10h 22m
Aug 16, 2016
Kent Klay
This fun trail with lotsa nice views. 8mi — 12h 30m
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Trail Ratings

  4.3 from 8 votes

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in Judge Matthews State Forest

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Going up at Matthews State Forest.
Going up at Matthews State Forest.
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When you see a pretty view to your left, then look out for one nasty rock garden coming up on the trail. Downhill!
When you see a pretty view to your left, then l…
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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..
I really took some crappy pictures now that I l…
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One of the views.
One of the views.
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The bottom of hill looking back or the start up.
The bottom of hill looking back or the start up.
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