Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Short Pump, Virginia
Cub Run
Maintained gravel forest service road. This route includes numerous hiking trailheads. The southern portion of the route has very spotty cell service which improves in the northern portion. The northern portion includes many dispersed camping… Learn more about Cub Run
Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Emerald Pond
Dead end route to a mountain pond. This route gradually climbs the mountain and ends at multiple locked gates. The route has some exposed base stone and muddy sections but generally maintained gravel forest service… Learn more about Emerald Pond
Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Coal Road
This is a 13-mile long forest service road with paved sections on either end. The gravel sections have potholes, but are easily traveled by any vehicle. There are many hiking and biking trailheads located along… Learn more about Coal Road
Total Miles
12.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Peters Mill Run
Peters Mill Run is a point-to-point easy trail near Fort Valley, Virginia. The trail is stock friendly and is a great spot for those new to off-roading. The trail can be entered from either the… Learn more about Peters Mill Run
Total Miles
7.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Crabtree Meadows
This route is one side of the old Shoe Creek Trail that is now gated in the middle at private property. The surface is gravel from the state road to the parking area for the… Learn more about Crabtree Meadows
Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Big Piney
Big Piney is a gravel road passing through a portion of the George Washington National Forest, offering access to hiking, camping and swimming. The trail is rocky and typically unmaintained after rain or snow. You… Learn more about Big Piney
Total Miles
8.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Greasy Springs
Out and back trails are primarily used to access the Appalachian Trail crossing. Narrow 2 track muddy and narrow in places with numerous short side trails. Many nice camping spots throughout the length of the… Learn more about Greasy Springs