Message #11612

[jim-ratliff]

Ron: Nope, wasn't joking.? I followed the link and will expound on the first several trails to make my point.? You are right, there is a lot of off-road biking in the area, it just doesn't work for me.

Balls Bluff Canal Ride.? 31 mile loop, 90 minute drive to get there.
Burke Lake Loop. 7 miles, no terrain, unpaved trail surrounding a small lake. have ridden it in the past - boring.
C&O Canal. Beautiful trail between the canal and the Potomac.? However, the paved Capitol Crescent Trail is right next to it (I've ridden that) and there are road bike connecting trails to get to it.? I've ridden Capital Crescent from home (about 45 miles round trip).
Centreville Power Lines.? Not interested in riding under high tension power lines.? Maybe not justified, but not interested.
Cheasapeake & Ohio Canal.? I've heard its gorgeous, its 2-3 hours to get to it.
Difficult Run to Great Falls. I've heard this is a great ride, even though only 12 miles.? Only a 45 minute drive.

Your second point, about single track helping your skiing approach - yes, makes sense.