I'm quickly putting together a mid-April mountain biking trip with my two kids, age 9 and 12. Coming from New England, we're looking for something a little warmer, so I thought we'd drive south, stop for a night at the grandparents in Maryland, and then continue into western Virginia/West Virginia.
Key points:
I am happy to drive a bit, if you tell me there is some incredible gem like Raystown Lake further south! Boy, I love that place!
I saw a thread that recommended arrowhead trails near Fayetteville, WV as fast and flowy. Anywhere else we should be looking, either specific trails or mountain biking areas -- perhaps Carvins Cove in Roanoke?
Also -- and this is lower down on the wish-list -- are there any lift-assisted trails in VA/MD/WV that would be open to bikes by mid-April? We've never done that and thought it could be a fun diversion for a day, as long as there were beginner trails available and not just crazy downhill stuff...
Thanks for your help!
Key points:
- Kids have been mountain biking for about a year, so easier trails are better
- Fast and flowy is preferred over steep and technical
- We're riding hardtails (I'm on a singlespeed).
- 3-4 riding days total
- 1-3 hour rides once or twice each day
- Would prefer to car camp nearby, but hotels/motels fine too.
- Can drive to trail head, but would prefer to bike there
- Someplace with other fun kid things to do would be ideal
I am happy to drive a bit, if you tell me there is some incredible gem like Raystown Lake further south! Boy, I love that place!
I saw a thread that recommended arrowhead trails near Fayetteville, WV as fast and flowy. Anywhere else we should be looking, either specific trails or mountain biking areas -- perhaps Carvins Cove in Roanoke?
Also -- and this is lower down on the wish-list -- are there any lift-assisted trails in VA/MD/WV that would be open to bikes by mid-April? We've never done that and thought it could be a fun diversion for a day, as long as there were beginner trails available and not just crazy downhill stuff...
Thanks for your help!