Laurel Hill Singletrack / Lorton Prison

[Cataboo]

I cut off at Lorton last Sunday on my way to my Mom's to avoid some traffic on 95 and was surprised to see a mountain biker coming down some nice looking single track behind the prison as I drove by...

So I just googled it and MORE seems to have made 10 miles of trails back in there. From what I can tell, it doesn't look too technical, but looks like nice riding with some interesting prison related scenery.

If anyone wants to try it sometime with me - it's close enough to the Occoquan that we could make it a kayak/bike trip.


http://www.trailvoice.com/washington...ountain-biking
http://74.125.113.132/search?q=cache...ient=firefox-a

http://www.more-mtb.org/forum/showthread.php?t=13772

[Becky]

That looks like mad fun! I don't get down to VA often (ever), but maybe I'll have to make some plans... DH and I want to start exploring the trails beyond Delaware and Fair Hill, MD.

[Cataboo]

I was surprised to see the trails - they've done a good job with that old prison, turning the buildings into an art center with classes & exhibitions, and the lands into park.

It does look fun, but I'm not sure it's worth driving from Delaware for! Patapsco and Gambrill state park in Maryland have good mountain biking. There's also Schaeffer farm.

[Becky]

It does look fun, but I'm not sure it's worth driving from Delaware for! Patapsco and Gambrill state park in Maryland have good mountain biking. There's also Schaeffer farm.

No, it wouldn't be worth the trip alone, but it would be fun to add onto another trip

Patapsco is definitely on the list!

[crazycanuck]

Looks nice but is it mostly rail trail??

Why are you guys walking over those rocks??? Balance is the key

[Cataboo]

Oh, I just stole someone else's pictures.

I have no idea why they're walking across the rocks.

[kmehrzad]

I just might take you up on that once I return from FL. I'll be in touch upon my return and we can talk about possible meet up plans.