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SaveChesapeake trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Gravel Biking and Adaptive Biking. Popular destinations include Indian River Park, Northwest River Park and Chesapeake Arboretum.
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- Mountain Bike
33 trails
- E-Bike
22 trails
- Gravel Bike
6 trails
- Adaptive Bike
5 trails
- Horse
8 trails
- Hike
54 trails
- Trail Running
38 trails
Region Details
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- 3
Region Status
Open as of Oct 6, 2024
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 54
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 33
- Trails E-Bike
- 22
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 6
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 5
- Trails Horse
- 8
- Trails Hike
- 54
- Trails Trail Running
- 38
- Total Distance
- 21 miles
- Total Descent
- 293 ft
- Total Vertical
- 64 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 67 ft
- Reports
- 736
- Photos
- 53
- Completed Counter
- 1,094
Sub Regions
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Indian River Park
- 17
- 2
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Northwest River Park
- 10
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Oak Grove Lake
- 1
- 1
Popular Chesapeake Mountain Biking Trails
• 80 ★ 3.6 • 3 miles • 19 ft • 156 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 19 ft green climb. It features bridge and ladder bridge. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 30 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 492 ft • 0 ft • 71 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. It features jump. Adaptive MTB rating: amtb green.
• 95 ★ 3.0 • 1,004 ft • 2 ft • 70 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 2 ft green climb.
• 90 ★ 2.0 • 961 ft • 0 ft • 69 •
Popular green difficulty doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 833 ft • 0 ft • 68 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating with a 0 ft blue climb. It features jump and skinny.
• 85 ★ 2.0 • 712 ft • 0 ft • 67 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 459 ft • 0 ft • 64 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating.
• 85 ★ 4.0 • 951 ft • 5 ft • 64 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 5 ft blue climb. It features berm, bridge and jump.
Photos of Chesapeake Mountain Bike
Videos of Chesapeake Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidewinder Trail | Oct 6, 2024 @ 7:41am Oct 6, 2024 | Variable | Bear1977 MAH | ||
| Flat Main Entrance Trail | Oct 6, 2024 @ 7:41am Oct 6, 2024 | Variable | Bear1977 MAH | ||
| Jump Trail | Oct 6, 2024 @ 7:41am Oct 6, 2024 | Variable | Bear1977 MAH | ||
| Shortcut Trail (to Sidewinder and Ridgeline Trail) | Oct 6, 2024 @ 7:41am Oct 6, 2024 | Variable | Bear1977 MAH | ||
| Ridgeline Trail | Oct 6, 2024 @ 7:41am Oct 6, 2024 | Variable | Bear1977 MAH | ||
| Lower Trail | Oct 6, 2024 @ 7:41am Oct 6, 2024 | Variable | Bear1977 MAH | ||
| Beginner Jump Line Trail | Oct 6, 2024 @ 7:41am Oct 6, 2024 | Wet | Bear1977 MAH | ||
| Alternate Trail 1 | Oct 6, 2024 @ 7:41am Oct 6, 2024 | Variable | Bear1977 MAH | ||
| Outer Loop | Oct 6, 2024 @ 7:41am Oct 6, 2024 | Variable | Bear1977 MAH | ||
| Shortcut Trail | Aug 3, 2024 @ 3:31am Aug 3, 2024 | Ideal | Bear1977 MAH |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BenLow2019 | wishlist | trail | activity #101790673 | Aug 18, 2026 @ 12:49pm Aug 18, 2026 |
| TheojPZSwa | wishlist | trail | activity #99554850 | Jul 19, 2026 @ 11:29am Jul 19, 2026 |
| tcaron757 | wishlist | region | activity #97851418 | Jun 26, 2026 @ 12:39pm Jun 26, 2026 |
| jcaballero39 | wishlist | region | activity #90076343 | Mar 6, 2026 @ 12:04pm Mar 6, 2026 |
| JoseokVayk | ridden | trail | activity #87490762 | Jan 19, 2026 @ 1:23pm Jan 19, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | This trail is not named Sidewinder. | Jul 2, 2025 @ 12:55pm Jul 2, 2025 | ||
| trail | Not sure who named these trails in Trailforks... | May 20, 2025 @ 7:58pm May 20, 2025 | ||
| trail | Top part is extremely muddy. The rest is OK,... | Feb 15, 2025 @ 10:23am Feb 15, 2025 | ||
| trail | Muddy | Jul 14, 2024 @ 7:14am Jul 14, 2024 | ||
| trail | yesterday was 99% dry. two trees down ... | Jan 15, 2024 @ 11:20am Jan 15, 2024 |
Local Badges
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10 Green Trails9 awarded -
Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k0 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge0 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k0 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge0 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth City MX | skill park | Chesapeake |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 33 | 12 miles | 259 ft | 2 miles | 66 ft | #7,909 | #2,560 | 15 | 736 | 4,622 | ||
| E-Bike | 22 | 7 miles | 39 ft | 1 mile | 16 ft | #6,838 | #2,059 | 669 | 52 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 6 | 4 miles | 213 ft | 4,849 ft | 62 ft | #3,130 | #1,121 | 27 | 8 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 5 | 4 miles | 213 ft | 4,760 ft | 62 ft | #5,260 | #1,386 | 4 | ||||
| Horse | 8 | 3 miles | 3 ft | 1,253 ft | 3 ft | #2,730 | #1,423 | 2 | 117 | |||
| Hike | 54 | 21 miles | 292 ft | 3 miles | 66 ft | #1,407 | #632 | 34 | 713 | 171 | ||
| Trail Running | 38 | 17 miles | 289 ft | 3 miles | 66 ft | #7,313 | #2,413 | 713 | 127 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Chesapeake?
Chesapeake has 5 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Chesapeake?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Chesapeake are:
- Sidewinder Trail (4/5)
- Beginner Jump Line Trail (3.8/5)
- Lower Trail (3.8/5)
- Shortcut Trail (3.8/5)
- Ridgeline Trail (3.8/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Chesapeake?
There are 10 parking locations listed in Chesapeake. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Chesapeake?
The longest trail in Chesapeake is Outer Loop at 2.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Chesapeake?
The best hiking trails in Chesapeake are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Chesapeake?
The best trail running trails in Chesapeake are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Chesapeake?
Chesapeake has a total of 54 trails. Of those, 33 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Chesapeake to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Chesapeake?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Chesapeake is Great Bridge Battlefield Trail with 210 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Chesapeake?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Chesapeake is Great Bridge Battlefield Trail with 209 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Chesapeake?
Chesapeake supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Chesapeake?
The following bike services are available in Chesapeake:
- Bike Shop (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Chesapeake?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Chesapeake is Trail to Parking Lot with an average grade of 0.8%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Chesapeake?
Yes, there are 3 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Chesapeake. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Chesapeake?
Out of 15 trails:
- Clear / Green: 13
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in Chesapeake?
Yes, Chesapeake supports e-bike riding. There are 22 trails in Chesapeake that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Chesapeake?
The most popular Strava segments in Chesapeake are:
- Sugar Magnolia (1,012 athletes)
- Cardio Pump Track (935 athletes)
- Ipswichbacks (914 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Chesapeake?
There are 19 technical trail features (TTFs) in Chesapeake. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Chesapeake.
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Chesapeake?
Yes, there are 5 accessible/adaptive trails in Chesapeake. View all adaptive trails in Chesapeake for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Chesapeake?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Chesapeake are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Chesapeake?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Chesapeake are:
- Outer Loop (3.6/5)
- Great Bridge Battlefield Trail (0/5)
- Trail to Jumpline (0/5)
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