Mountain Bike! the Mid-Atlantic States: A Guide to the Classic Trails (America by Mountain Bike Series)

Plunge into off-road nirvana with Mountain Bike! The Mid-Atlantic States. Veteran mountain bike author Joe Surkiewicz delivers the lowdown on the ultimate places to spin your cranks in the southern Mid-Atlantic region. From interesting historical sites around Washington, D.C. and its environs to scenic ferry rides near Charleston, South Carolina, this guide will introduce you to the thrill of exploring this magnificent region while helping you uncover its most unforgettable rides. This guide provides detailed information on 70 trails in Washington, D.C. and its Maryland and Virginia suburbs, the Eastern Shore and southern Maryland, tidewater and central Virginia, Croatan National Forest in North Carolina, central and western North Carolina, and coastal South Carolina. Joe Surkiewicz has uncovered a diverse collection of classic trails that offer something to fat-tire enthusiasts of all abilities and tastes. From a scenic spin on a deserted coastal island to hard-core single track ridge romps, if it's good riding, it's profiled here. Each route profile features at-a-glance key information, a thorough ride description, a detailed trail map, helpful sources of information, proximity of important services, valuable commentary on elevation changes and possible hazards and a rescue index. Mountain Bike! The Mid-Atlantic States also features interesting and entertaining photographs, vivid descriptions of native flora and fauna, a glossary of mountain biking terms, tips on mountain biking etiquette, and a list of ride recommendations for special interests.