Name: Matthews State Forest MTB Trail
Rating: 4.7

“A great singletrack mountain bike trail.”

— Corbitt Bourne

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Overview

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

Dogs: Off-leash

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.

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Land Manager: Virginia Department of Forestry

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4.7 from 3 votes

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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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4.7 from 3 votes

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Going up at Matthews State Forest.

When you see a pretty view to your left, then look out for one nasty rock garden coming up on the trail. Downhill!

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..

One of the views.

The bottom of hill looking back or the start up.

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8.2 Miles 13.3 Kilometers Singletrack	1,246' 380 m Ascent -1,234' -376 m Descent
2,640' 805 m High 2,342' 714 m Low	6% Avg Grade (3°) 26% Max Grade (14°)
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Matthews State Forest MTB Trail

8.2 Miles 13.3 Kilometers

Singletrack

1,246' 380 m

-1,234' -376 m

2,640' 805 m

2,342' 714 m

6%

26%

All Clear

“A great singletrack mountain bike trail.”