I was looking for a good hiking trail since the beautiful Noland Trail is closed due to Covid-19…read more This was a little hard to find since I used Google for directions. As yelp says it's off Osprey. The trail is going to be towards your right as you exit your car. The lake is towards your left. There was a closed gate right before the trail and I assume that was to let cars from going through since I seen somebody come out walking from there and that's how I found the trail. It's not as neatly maintained as Noland Trail and Sandy Beach Bottom Trail. It's a little confusing and lots of off paths. It was a little adventure and a good place to feel like your really lost in the woods

This isn't too far from out house. Free parking by the lake. Porta potty available for the needs…read more New signs make it easy to see where to bike to the trails. You go up a dirt path and cross the road. The first trail is on your right. It's roots and has some up and down portions. The bridges over the ditches are narrow and my youngest(and myself) often found ourselves struggling to stay in the middle. Lock your elbows on the downhill to stay straight! Some areas are tight between the trees, so know the trail before going too fast through it. At the end you are back on a wide path that you can go left to get back to parking...or go right toward more trails. We went to the far back for the 3rd trail. It used to be called advanced, but I like it better than the first. Less roots, but more tight in places. Some snakes back here like to lay on the trail...be loud and they slither away. Less up and down hills here but there is doozy near the end. Almost too steep before the bridge and you can catch your pedal here. I did a nice over the handle bars into the ditch and rolled back up. My youngest said it was the best fall ever! I also remember a few log portions....it's hard to pedal through those, so push hard! Our family likes to do things together. My husband wants a technical ride. My son is intermediate rider and my daughter and myself just want to survive. We have fun here. Highly recommend. Oh, side note: We haven't ever had issues with ticks in these woods. But always check when through playing the woods!

Great professional service in a timely manner! Brought wheel…read moreto have new tube installed, he was busy but not too busy to help me...dropped what he was doing and 15 minutes later, i was back on the road!

I needed a tube for a bicycle that my daughter wanted to use this weekend. The other blew out when…read moreI was pumping them up at lunch time. I couldn't find one in West Point. Walmart didn't have one. I turned to Yelp and found Red Barn Bicycles right in Barhamsville on New Kent Highway. How convenient. I called Robert an left a voice mail. He called back in 3 minutes and had exactly what I needed for $6! It was so convenient and he's got quite a nice shop. Looks like he's servicing high tech and ordinary bikes. Trust the directions on your phone! The Red Barn is right behind his White House right at the James City County/ New Kent line. Very convenient and easy in and out. Thanks for being there!

Very chill park, great for walking and relaxing but it also has hills for mountain biking. Close to…read morethe city yet so easy to get lost in. Love it!

This is a hidden gem. I recently found this trail when looking for a MTB bike trail to ride. I was…read morevery surprised to find it. There is a little way to the actual trail so the "trail head" is longer than expected. Once you drop down from the parking lot you ride the fence line close to an apartment complex. You'll then cross an open area. Prior to dropping into the trail there is a very steep downhill section that curves to the right. I'm not a very experienced biker and had to hop off because of the grade and cut back. You'll cross a 18-24 in wide footbridge to get to the trail. This is where the fun begins. I ride left at the trail which is a big circle. There are sweeping downhills and pretty steep uphills for the first 1/4. Some tree roots and a small ditch to traverse. The second 1/4 is a choppy section that has some rock features and continues the uphill grade. A few of cut backs in this area but not too many to make the ride difficult. The third 1/4 is the part I dislike the most. It's only slightly up hill but has a lot of cut backs and some tight rides through trees and logs. It isn't technical, just a little too many tight squeezes. The last 1/4 is my absolute favorite. It is carved out of a old stream. It's all down hill (not massive just so you don't have to pedal). You travel up and down through the banks in the first part and then you travel right down the middle. Passing under a fallen tree and through the woods. It's so much fun! Overall a great trail. Not a lot of traffic but some. The trail is a big circle but it also has mini-trails that I've never tried that spoke through the outer circle. It's multi-use so you'll encounter walkers and joggers. It's only about a 2 1/2 mile trail so you'll have to ride it a lot for a good work-out.

Today was a great day for the outdoors so we visiting another one of the Virginia State Parks…read more First let me say - I've never had a bad visit at the VASP's Besides the great weather we wanted to visit this newer state park. We enjoy camping in our RV and discovered this park had camping sites. So normally if possible we will check out a park before we drag our big beast RV to a location. I found the camping sites real nice and fairly large. None of the site look difficult to back into. However, they do have several pull through sites. None of the sites seem to have any cover - so you will need to deal with the sun and maybe summertime heat. Just know that. Some sites do have E/W. The dump station appears clean and easy in & out. The bath house was very clean As for the rest of the park. Just wonderful biking/walking path. Not sure but there are a few miles of them and all look flat. As for the trails to the water, they are rocked and again I'm sure a mountain biker can easily handle them. Not 100% sure though if bikes are allowed on them - so check before you do. I even seen an older lady driving her motorized wheelchair on these paths and she didn't seem to have any difficulty. The restroom area and picnic pavilions looked great and were very clean. Of course this facility is newer, so I hope they stay looking as great as they do today. I expect we will be back here with the RV in the Fall or Spring. I say this again due to no real shade in the campground area and no swimming avail.

Meaning "A special meeting place", Machicomoco was a lovely place to take a quick walk and only…read morejust beating the downpour. The Interpretive Area has gorgeous water views, and short gravel trails. A longer loop trail circled the park, saw a few deer in the fields. There were several marsh birds, including white heron!

Beautiful shady walking trail in Williamsburg. Saw several neat insects, lots of ducks, tadpoles,…read moresome turtles and a heron. We also spied at deer! I do wish the trail was marked more clearly when you're on the boardwalk bridge but overall a good experience.

This was overall a great hike. It was a nice nature break during our vacation. It had beautiful…read morefall foliage and the paths were clearly marked. Lots of picture opportunities - in fact, I remember the city park's website promoting some photo contest for their trails. We only expected to be among the woods until we found the asphalt trail that borders a vast field. We took that path and took more pictures. We saw hawks circling the field but none took a land dive. I was happy to see it all and then return to the woods for more cold air. It was really enjoyable and I would recommend the trek. We were out there at least 2 hours. Restrooms were port-a-potties.

Nice trail with lots of interesting sights. Popular place! So far my fav Richmond trail!read more

Happy Earth Month! The Buttermilk Trail is a fantastic trail along the south side of the James…read moreRiver. I'm blessed to have direct access to this trail. This is a 4.5-mile out-and-back trail. Although I'm not a mountain biker, it's a very popular spot to go mountain biking. As a hiker, you'll encounter a few bikers, but there is usually enough space to stand aside for them and you're likely to see or hear them so it doesn't feel unsafe. A lot of people hike this trail with their dogs too. Do note it can get a little muddy if it's wet out. This hike is open year round and is part of what makes Richmond so incredible. I love all of our city's outdoor spaces. It's a well maintained trail too. If you're looking for a fun route, I highly recommend doing a loop from the Buttermilk trail to Belle Isle and through the North Bank trail. The Buttermilk trail is an easy to moderate hike. There are some rocky inclines, but nothing too crazy.

Visited this shop once again while on vacation. Every visit to this shop has been an A 1…read moreexperience. Needed new cleats and pedals after a near disaster on the bike trail when I could not get my foot out of the pedal. Connor was absolutely amazing. Knowledgeable, patient, and willing to go the extra mile till I was comfortable with the set up he provided. Just did a test run and the new equipment works perfectly. Thanks, Connor, for getting this senior citizen comfortable on her bike again.

When you are in need of service, this is the place to go. The knowledgeable staff is more than…read morewilling to help. Yesterday's 33 miler left me with a popped spoke. I have to lead a ride in the morning with WAB. No one but Trek could get me back on the Trail as quickly as they did. Thank you again for the prompt attention and repair.

An overdue update for the Cape Henry Trail after four years…read more My review focuses mostly on the stretch from Great Neck Road to the entrance of First Landing State Park which is around 1.2 miles. The trail offers a wide paved trail for walking, or running. No motorized vehicles are permitted. Unfortunately e bikes are still utilized in non pedal mode and buzz walkers...sigh! Worse are kids on actual mini bikes. It's fun to walk through Cape Story Park and see the activity on a warm day. Typically walkers and runners are respectful of one another. Often those that use are families and strollers are common. Debris is a rare sight. Get out and enjoy this nice easement turned paved trail and extend into the state park if time allows.

A hidden gem in Virginia Beach…read more The Cape Henry Trail is a great spot for anyone who loves the outdoors. Whether you're hiking, biking, or just out for a peaceful walk, this trail offers a beautiful escape with lots of shade, scenic views, and a well-maintained path. It's a good mix of nature and accessibility, perfect for all skill levels. A solid choice if you're looking to get some fresh air and enjoy the natural side of Virginia Beach.

We went here the other day as the kids were on spring break.. it looks bigger from the pics online…read morebut it's still a pretty solid park .. the zip line was a huge hit for the kids, even my 14yr loved it .. there are plenty benches and shade for the adults . Took is 49 minutes to get there and it was worth the drive

Ok, this park is PERFECT. No, seriously. It has reached park perfection. There is the biggest (and…read moremost fun looking) playground that I've ever seen. There looks to be some sort of 'ship' for their imagination as well as several slides and merry go rounds and everything to keep the little ones busy. Going around this park, is a walking trail. It's not too long, its not too short. It's just right. You can leisurely stroll around the entire park, taking a break to watch the kiddies or...and this is the best part, watch the pooches. Among it's perfection, this park has three, VERY large dog parks. Two for the biggies (they need the room) and one GINORMOUS park for the Lil Napoleons (ever meet a small dog that didn't have a Napoleon complex?) This dog park is so big that after throwing the ball for 30 minutes, my very energetic poodle came up to me panting heavily & I swear I could hear "Uncle" as he dropped the ball & walked away. The grounds inside the dog parks are kept beautifully. There is a volunteer who faithfully cleans out the water bowls, picks up anything that parents left behind, supplies balls to all of the parks & for a bonus will even snuggle any pet needing a confidence boost. I am very hesitant in writing this review because if word spreads too far & fast, then everyone will want to come here & there will be a line. There are very friendly owners that come to this park, all different breeds. One day it will be all poodles, doodles, chichipoos, doxies...you just never know who you will meet!