Photo Courtesy of Chris Myers
JAMES LONG PARK
Haymarket, VA
JAMES LONG PARK
This trail system consists of about 7 miles of predominantly single-track, and little double track trail tucked into the woods behind the sports fields at James S. Long Park and has 3 primary trailheads for entrance/exit points.
The trails run above, around, and even crosses the multiple splits of Catharpin Creek which encompass the park and eventually converge at the east end of the park. The system has five named trails of various skill levels each with its own unique character from rolling hills, fast/smooth corners, technical natural sections, and also short and steep climbs or downhills between the ridges and the creekbeds giving it a unique feel for the area. The rocky terrain also makes it drain well, so it can be ridden fairly soon after rain.
Plans by Prince William County include connecting JLP to the Catharpin Creek Greenway which will connect Long Park to Silver Lake Regional Park (which has its own 4+ miles of trails) creating 14 miles of connected trails between the two parks and the existing Greenway along with a larger future plan for the Greenway to extend all the way to Conway Robinson State Forest; which when done would give riders over 25 miles of connected trails.
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Haymarket Bicycles
4414 Costello Way
Haymarket, VA 20169
(703) 754-1911