What are the best bike rides in Virginia?

Skyline Drive, Virginia Creeper Trail, W&OD Trail, Virginia Capital Trail — among 4 we map across Virginia.

Are there car-free rail-trails in Virginia?

Virginia Creeper Trail, W&OD Trail, Virginia Capital Trail.

Cycling · Virginia

Best cycling in Virginia

Virginia is a road-and-trail rider’s state — we’ve mapped 4 of its best, from scenic road, rail-trail. Find your kind of ride, then plan the trip around it.

Skyline DriveScenic road

Front Royal · Fit riders

Shenandoah’s ridge-top road, glorious in October.

Virginia Creeper TrailRail-trail

Damascus · Family-friendly

a mostly-downhill 17-mile coast through the Blue Ridge, shuttle-served.

W&OD TrailRail-trail

Arlington · Family-friendly

45 paved miles from D.C.’s suburbs into Virginia horse country.

Virginia Capital TrailRail-trail

Richmond · Family-friendly

a paved 52-mile route between Richmond and Williamsburg.

Pair it with

Mountain biking in Virginia →Hikes in Virginia →Explore Virginia →All cycling states →

Ride conditions, traffic, and trail surfaces vary — check current closures and local rules, ride within your limits, and share the road and the trail.

Build a trip around a ride like this.

Roamward turns spots like this into a real road trip on your phone — the scenic drive, the stops, and the detours, planned around the vibe you’re after. Get early access: