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We hope you will find this page to be helpful in planning your ride. A few notes to review...
  • If you want an entire map overview of the area, please click here.
  • Some routes may overlap into multiple counties, with the starting point listed in the appropriate county.
  • Maps and Turn-By-Turn Directions are available for download in pdf format. Reverse information is accessible as well.
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Augusta County Maps
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1
Middlebrook Loop
9.4 mi
This ride begins at the library in the middle of this historic village laid out in the 1790s. Besides farming equipment, the traffic on these country roads is light, and the scenery, punctuated by Little North Mt. on your shoulder along Summerdean Road, cannot be beat. Pack a lunch and picnic when you're finished.
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Centerville (Long Route)
52.9 mi
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Folly Mills Loop
21.8 mi
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A nice, rolling route through ancient orchards and farmland that now host houses and farmettes.  Watch for traffic in Staunton, especially at the end of the route where Old Greenville hits Old Greenville Ave where the road has become curvy and well-traveled.
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Airport Loop
15.9 mi
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Grottoes Loop
13.6 mi
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Dead Settlers Ride
9.6 mi
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This out-and-back is a challenging jaunt on loose gravel set in the North River watershed (a major tributary of the Shenandoah).  Start at Elkhorn Lake (restrooms available) and pedal uphill to the the West Virginia line.  From here, you can trace the ridge and picnic at Puffenbarger Pond before taking the thrilling downhill back to Elkhorn Lake.
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42 Connector
6.4 mi
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Greenville - Raphine
7.9 mi
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A short, brisk ride down Route 11 (Lee-Jackson Memorial Highway), the Greenville-Raphine route yields some great views of pasture land and the Spy Mountains in the St. Mary's Wilderness Area to the east.  Start near the BB&T across from Indian Ridge Road just north of downtown Greenville.  Once you turn off Raphine Road onto Steeles Lane, keep an eye out for great picnic sites at the historic Cyrus McCormick Farm.
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Rockfish Road Piedmont Loop
30.0 mi
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A scenic ride with wonderful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.  You may experience some moderate to heavy traffic around Waynesboro. Note that at approximately the 6.8 mile mark, Long Meadow Road (SR 608) becomes Battlefield Road (SR 608) after it crosses New Hope-Crimora Road (SR 612).   North of the village of New Hope (after Patterson Mill Road- SR 778) be sure to look for the historical marker for the 1864 Civil War Battle of Piedmont that will be on your right as you go north.
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Rockfish Road Piedmont Loop Shortcut
2.7 mi
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This 2.7 mile shortcut offers some rolling hills and good views of the Blue Ridge Mountains as you approach its intersection with Rockfish Road.  The turn for Humbert Road (SR 616) is at roughly the 8.0 mile mark on Ride 17.  The total mileage saved is approximately 6 miles.  
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Waynesboro to Blue Ridge Parkway
4.7 mi
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Sorrel's Route
38.3 mi
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Staunton-Waynesboro Connector
14.1 mi
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Staunton-Lexington Connector
32.5 mi
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Follow the same route that Native Americans and early settlers followed!  Rt. 11 was once part of the Warrior's Path and the Great Wagon Road before becoming a paved turnpike in the 1800s, transporting cattle, hogs, stagecoaches, and covered wagons.  The highways splits 15 miles south of Staunton, increasing the ease for cyclists and journeying through the historic villages of  Mint Spring, Greenville, Steeles Tavern, and Fairfield.
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Staunton-Middlebrook Connector
9.2 mi
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This is a short picturesque ride from an historic small city (Staunton) to an historic village (Middlebrook).  The entire route is on the lightly traveled, well maintained Hwy 252 with occasional good views of the Alleghenies.  It’s slightly uphill and often faces a headwind, but the ride is worth the effort.  The reverse is absolutely delightful as it features long downhill sections with the wind mostly at your back. It can be combined with Route 1, The Middlebrook Loop, for a thoroughly enjoyable 28 mile round trip.
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Folly Mills Alternate Route
1.8 mi
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For an alternate return on the Folly Mills Route, try this ride through some old farms and then along the old Middlebrook-Brownsburg Turnpike.  For the 1.8 miles from Chestnut Ridge to Middlebrook the road is gravel and a bit more challenging.
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Old Providence Loop
15.0 mi
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This pastoral loop begins next to the Old Providence Church cemetery north of Raphine.  While the ride is relatively short, it includes a few difficult hills as it circles the border between Augusta and Rockbridge Counties.  The loop passes the beautiful Wades Mill which is open for tours during the summer and fall months.  Right before Newport you can find a natural spring perfectly suitable for quenching your thirst and filling your bottle.
Bath County Map
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Bath/ George Washington N. F. Loop
38.3 mi
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Bath/ GW N. F. Loop Shortcut
6.8 mi
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Bath - W. VA. Highland Loop
74.0 mi
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Douthat Lake-Clifton Forge Loop
47.0 mi
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Goshen-Warm Springs Connector
20.9 mi
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Highland County Maps
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George Washington N.F. Loop
59.6 mi
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This multi-county adventure offers a little of everything.  Over the course of nearly 60 miles you will climb mountains on switchback turns, encounter long stretches of road shaded by the National Forest, and cross the Bullpasture and Cowpasture Rivers, both tributaries of the Shenandoah River.  The ride also passes a Confederate breastworks at the top of Shenandoah Mountain and the McDowell Battlefield Trail, the site of an important skirmish during Stonewall Jackson's famous Valley Campaign.
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Blue Grass - Monterey Mountain Loop
26.7 mi
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A lovely, easy to moderate ride in the Blue Grass Valley of Highland County (The Switzerland of Virginia).  Start and end in the county seat of Monterey and ride through the picturesque villages of Blue Grass and High Town.  The majority of the ride is on roads less traveled.
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Monterey - WV Loop
52.4 mi
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Rockbridge County Maps
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Buena Vista Connector
3.8 mi
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Starting out on Old Buena Vista Road at the intersection of Long Hollow, you will notice quite a few twists and turns as the route takes you through an older section of the Buena Vista country side. It is a fairly level ride, but once you reach Rt. 60 (29th Street) keep in mind the high traffic volume and tractor trailers.
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Natural Bridge Ride
16.4 mi
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Buffalo and Broad Creeks runs along Plank Road where you may occasionally see geese, ducks and herons in these creeks. You might spot the remains of two stone chimneys, and two abandoned stone structures that were part of the Valley Railroad Company of Virginia that was never completed.  Parts of this ride are also part of the U.S. Bike 76 Route.  It ends at the Natural Bridge, a 215 foot natural lime stone wonder, where there are restrooms, food, and drink.
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Lake Robertson Ride
12.3 mi
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You will enjoy the rolling hills and windy country roads on Collierstown Road and Turnpike Road.  The views are of beautiful mountains landscaped with pastureland dotted with farm animals.  You will pass through the community of Effinger which consists of a country school, fire house, Potter Wade Mill, quaint country churches and lovely wildflowers.  The ride ends at Lake Robertson which has a covered pavilion, restrooms and soda machines.
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South River Loop
35.9 mi
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This relatively flat ride (only a few hills near the beginning and just south of Vesuvius) is very enjoyable biking due to the historic markers and villages along the way.  Towards the end of the loop you will follow the South River and are almost guaranteed a blue heron sighting.  Route 11 contains more traffic, but the highway is divided and the grade is gentle. 
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Goshen Pass Ride
15.8 mi
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A popular ride meandering through the countryside past the Virginia Horse Center into a magnificent mountain gorge. You’ll see mountain laurel, rhododendron, rocky cliffs and rushing whitewater. Enjoy the scenic overlook. Stop for a picnic at the pavilion. Public restrooms available. The road is curvy and well-traveled. Not suitable for young children.
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Goshen Loop
34.1 mi
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River Road Loop
15.5 mi
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Exercise caution for the first .30 mile of your trip due to the high volume of traffic on Rt. 501.  Once on River Road, enjoy a relaxing ride along the Maury River where you may catch a glimpse of a Blue Heron.  This area of the ride has a low traffic volume.  The last section of Rt. 501 is winding, hilly, and high in traffic.  Overall ride is for the experienced rider; however an easier ride may be had by taking only the River Road portion.
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Reddish Knob Ride
23.1 mi
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This ride takes you to one of the highest points in Augusta County (Reddish Knob 4397 ft) and straddles the border between Virginia and West Virginia.  The main portion of the climb is the last 10 miles which is on a steep and narrow road with some rough sections near the summit. Expect and be prepared for extreme weather conditions all year long.  The parking lot at the summit yields a spectacular panoramic view of the Shenandoah Valley and the surrounding mountains.
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Keezletown Loop
17.5 mi
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This a very popular Harrisonburg local ride because of the limited traffic and the easy access from Downtown Harrisonburg. The loop has several rolling hills and a few short steep mile climbs.  Enjoy the views of the western side of Massanutten Mountain and the beautiful country farms.
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Timberville to Goshen Pass
65.9 mi
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Timberville to Goshen Pass. Although traveling on primary roads, this ride will give you a look at the "other" mountain ranges in the southern part of the Valley. Once past Churchville you will have the Great North Mountain on your right. Keep an eye on traffic because there are many places where the shoulder is small. Mostly this is a jaunt straight down the Valley without major climbing. Goshen Pass, going east on RT 39 from Goshen is beautiful and well worth a few extra miles.
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Plains Mill Road
3.0 mi
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Harrisonburg-Shenandoah Co. Connector
15.2 mi
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The most direct route traveling between Harrisonburg and the Civil War town of New Market passing through a wide portion of the Shenandoah Valley. You will pass by many of the old motels of Route 11 including the Blue Stone Inn which still operates a popular family restaurant.
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Singers Glen Loop Connector
3.6 mi
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Starting from Eastern Mennonite University you will quickly get into Rockingham County and travel Northwest on a very popular road for cyclists. There are several steep climbs letting you know you are getting closer to the Great North Mountain and the small quiet community of Singers Glen.  There are usually a hand full of farms to stop and watch the sheep and goats roam the fields. 
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Singers Glen Long Loop
16.0 mi
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As the elevation profile shows this route is never flat taking you to the base of Little North Mountain. You will pass through Singers Glen, Birthplace of Sacred Music in the South, and get to see some beautiful historic homes. This ride will demonstrate how the Shenandoah Valley is really made up of hundreds of smaller valleys and ridges. 
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Singers Glen Short Loop
9.3 mi
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There is plenty of moderate climbing on this loop. Connect it to a ride out of Harrisonburg and you will get a great look at the back roads west and north of the "Burg". Singers Glen is a picturesque village full of history and music, check out the historic marker.
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Keezletown-Singers Glen Connector
17.2 mi
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This route takes you east to west across the Valley from Massanutten Peak to the base of Little North Mountain. The community of Zenda near Fellowship Road was created after the Civil War by freed slaves. Take a side trip to see Long's Chapel just up from Fellowship Road. Expect moderate climbing on this route.
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Spring Creek-Clover Hill Loop
18.4 mi
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Beginning at the base of Shenandoah Mountain, you are just below the highest point of both Rockingham County and Augusta County. The ride will travel downward following Spring Creek to the valley floor. As your approach Montezuma and travel on Dry River Road you will be in the heart of some beautiful Mennonite farms.  As you make your way back to Briery Branch there will be several rolling steep hills, letting you know you have reached the mountains. 
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Harrisonburg-Keezletown Connector
4.0 mi
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A low traffic route leaving from Downtown Harrisonburg and the Northeast Neighborhoods, traveling east towards the western slopes of Massanutten. You will get some very scenic views of Massanutten Ridge, from New Market Gap to the southern most point, "The Peak". This is also part of the first leg of the Shenandoah Valley Century Ride, an annual cycling event since 1983. 

Shenandoah Valley Cycling