With almost 10 miles of rocky, narrow trails that are marked, the Rocky Run ATV Trail is open year round for ATV enthusiasts and offers trails for ATVs, UTVs, bicycles, hiking and horseback riding. The trails offer riders mostly amateur terrain with some for novices and experts. Trails are situated at an elevation of 2,000 to 3,200 feet. Amenities such as gas, water, diesel and a convenience store are located approximately 5 to 30 miles away. No permit is required. Camping is located on-site, but is basic.
George Washington National Forest - North River Ranger District; 401 Oakwood Drive; Harrisonburg, VA 22801; 540-432-0187
This private trail system is open daily for all ATVs. Big Boys Playground LLC offers a rock crawling course, deep mud pits, harescramble trails and a motocross track. Terrain is mostly suited for amateur enthusiasts, but some trails are designed for novice and expert riders. One section of the trail system is known as "Hell Hole" and according to the Rider Planet USA website, no one has yet made it through the course. Trails are situated at approximately 1,220 feet to 1,300 feet of elevation. There are few hazards, but all are marked. While no permit is required, riders can expect to pay an entry fee of approximately $10 and a riding fee of about $20. Amenities and conveniences such as a boat ramp, gas, water, first aid and a convenience store are located nearby. Big Boys Playground also offers on-site camping.
Peters Mill Run and Taskers Gap are two separate trail systems. Peters Mill Run Trail is located to the north and consists of 12 miles of rocky jeep trails with creek crossings. To the south is Taskers Gap, a series of challenging ATV trails. Both trail systems combined make up a total of approximately 40 miles of trails. Most of the trails are amateur terrain, but there are some novice and expert trails. With a total of 35 square miles of terrain, trails are situated at 1,500 to 2,500 feet of elevation. Hazards should be marked, but riders need to take caution. Open annually from April to November, riders are required to have a permit for Peters Mill Run and Taskers Gap. Riders can also expect a rider's fee of about $5. Amenities such as gas, diesel, water, first aid, a water and swim area and a convenience store, are all located in nearby Edinburg. Camping is also available on-site.
George Washington National Forest - Lee Ranger District; 102 Koontz St.;Edinburg, VA 22824; 540-984-4101
