[rgunn26]

So Harrisonburg is fairly close to Snowshoe, Timberline, and Bryce, (how is Bryce by the way?) but what I was wondering is if there's other places for FR/DH riding/building in the area.

 

[Westy]

I don't live in H'burg but not too far away. If you are willing to pedal H'burg has some world class trails over in the George Washington National Forest. I know several of the good trails have shuttling access via fire-road.

 

[jackalope]

Well, there is the Massanutten race about 10 minutes from Harrisonburg, although thats only a once per year gig - but who knows, maybe they will follow Brice's lead and expand the riding opportunities.

However, there are some great "XC" trails near Massanutten, which would be perfect for a burly All Enduro Trail rig.

Definitely a beautiful area, and not too far from Charlottesville.

 

[rgunn26]

Charlottesville and Waynesboro are also in consideration. Maybe even more so than H'burg. What I'm after is someplace I can build/ride decent FR/DH stuff during the week, close enough to hit up after work.

 

[motomike]

Harrisonburg is one of the few places that I wouldn't mind moving to. There is an unbelievable amount of quality trails in every direction from town. To take advantage of it you need to pedal, but its totally worth it.

 

[jstuhlman]

There's terrain for miles in that area...you'll be building on the d-l wherever you go, tho...

C-ville offers better overall quality of life, but H-burg is closer to the hills. W-boro...don't bother.

 

[Mulestar]

http://www.grindtv.com/outdoor/excursions/post/virginias-harrisonburg-is-a-new-mountain-biking-mecca/

I wouldn't recommend "building FR/DH stuff after work" in the national forest, but the riding there is supposed to be phenomenal.

 

[dirtyjungle]

I don't live there but I work up there a lot so I have been riding a bunch up there. The trails in GW are great as long as you don't mind pedaling up. The people I work with for the most part like it but they say it's little small even with JMU being there.

I am heading up Wednesday to ride and work

 

[Westy]

Raced the Massanuten Hoo Ha XXC course today. No shortage of technical trails. Holy crap that was tough.