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Trail Description:
Head south from the elementary school on the paved path that parallels Centerville Road. At .2 miles turn left onto the path to the left of the power lines. The trail crosses Bay Valley Lane at mile .75. Turn left at the small fenced-in substation at mile .8. The trail follows some secondary power lines that run north along Little Rocky Run Creek to Braddock Road. The trail passes a small park with tennis courts. At mile 2.2, get back onto the trail on the right side of the power lines, after the passing the park. At mile 2.4, climb the embankment at Braddock Road and turn right on to the paved path. The trail disappears for awhile as the power lines parallel Braddock Road. Turn right onto the paved path that follows Union Mill Road at mile 2.8. The bike path ends at mile 4.3, so ride on the shoulder of the road. Union Mill Road intersects Compton Road at mile 4.8. Go straight through the stop sign and continue on Union Hill Road through a new housing development. Follow this to the power lines. At mile 5.3, turn right off Union Mill Road and ride to the power lines, heading west to Centerville Road. The trail crosses Compton Road at mile 6.4. The trail passes the small fenced-in power station on the right. Continue straight across Bay Valley Lane. At mile 7.7 the trail comes to Centerville Road. Turn right onto the paved bike path back to the school. At mile 7.8 the ride returns to the Centerville Elementary School.
How to get there:
Take exit 53 off of Route 66 and head south on Sully Road (Route 28). Sully Road crosses Lee Highway (Route 29) and becomes Centerville Road. Follow Centerville Road two miles and then turn left into the Centerville Elementary School parking lot.
| Posted by: william on 1/15/2010 |
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does any body want to go for a ride on tuesday I want to hit that trail but never been there so i need somebody that knows it.
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| Posted by: dog fashion on 12/4/2009 |
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Where Compton/ Power Lines cross are the gnarliest fukcing trails in N. VA. Money back guarantee. Take power lines south from referenced point, then enter woods on R) 1/4 mi up, or just before power lines cross next road. Stuff is rooty, rocky and up/ down. closest thing to Gambrill that N. VA has to offer.
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| Posted by: Greg on 7/20/2009 |
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I live next to the trail and ride it frequently. It used
to be a much better trail but no one maintains it
now and it has become overgrown in spots and has
several fallen trees across the path. There are 2
places to extend the trail (1) on Union Mill
(Balmoral) just past the power lines on the right
side is a short trail with ramps that a few daring
riders built (2) continue past the power lines for
about a mile and you will come to a bridge, turn
right just past the bridge and enter Bull Run park.
Riding is allowed on a few trails, read signs.
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| Posted by: Graham cracker on 3/20/2009 |
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I rode it last weekend- started off of Pleasant Vally and took it from there-well it's been sometime and there was huge fence wehere I use to start by the SMALL lake- so I cut through the homes that back to it... the trail was fine...am I on the wrong trail as it was not overgrown--there's a buffalo farm back there---anyone know if it's still there?
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| Posted by: Nikki on 6/30/2008 |
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Could be a a really great trail, but not many riders some parts are gone. Rode it last week and had to forge way for about 1/2 mile through waste deep grass. still fun, some great climbs, there is a creek at one part that can be flooded and you have to deep to ride across.
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| Posted by: Ron on 5/12/2005 |
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I live next to the power lines. This used to be a great trail but no one rides it anymore and its overgrown. Just tried to ride it last week and couldn't even find where the trail used to be.
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| Posted by: Bea on 9/7/2004 |
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The trail was good times. Some nice little single-track and pretty decent descents. Some parts weren't really obvious though. Good overall.
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| Posted by: Mike on 8/18/2003 |
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This trail is a fun ride, Go after a hard rain.
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| Posted by: Tony on 7/9/2000 |
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Overall good ride! Good mix of hills, pavement, small creeks and mud (when it's been raining). You might even see a beaver or two, as I did.
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