• Valley, Ridge, and Shenandoah River views
• Woodstock Lookout Tower
• Two epic passes across the Massanutten ridge
• The Fort Valley Store
• Primitive and developed campsites

The route starts at the Elizabeth Furnace Family campground at the northern end of Fort Valley in Northern Virginia.  Riders can either park for free across the street or just up the road at the Signal Knob hiking lot. After climbing a double-track fire road for several miles you’ll encounter your first taste of Massanutten rocks along the Mudhole Gap trail.  Several tricky sections, including four creek crossings, might have you pushing your loaded bike so wear sturdy shoes.  You’ll be rewarded with some pristine gravel once you reach Powell’s Fort Camp.  Be sure to fill up at the piped spring just a quarter mile north along Boyer Road.

You’ll spend the next half hour slowing climbing towards Mine Mountain on lightly-traveled gravel roads.  If you’ve never been up the firetower, be sure to make the mile climb up Woodstock Tower Road before reaching Little Fort Campground and Peter’s Mill Rd.  Peter’s Mill Rd. will throw a little of everything at you: dirt, sand, rocks, and shale.  Be sure to watch out for other off-highway traffic, as it’s a popular spot for ATVs on the weekends.  After a long, and sometimes bumpy climb you’ll be rewarded with a steep and fast descent to Edinburg Gap.  Another natural piped spring is available on Edinburg Gap road, about 3/4 mile east off the route. There is also a pit toilet and large gravel parking lot if you need a place to crash for a while.

On the south side of Edinburg Gap you’ll pick up FR-374, another lightly traveled fire road that climbs and descends towards Moreland Gap.  Turn east on Moreland Gap road, and enjoy a fast and relatively smooth descent towards Camp Roosevelt, a good place for your overnight stay.  During the summer months there is camping, water and a bathroom available at Camp Roosevelt.  There is also primitive camping just up the road at the horse trailer parking lot year around.

On the second morning head uphill on the pavement towards Kennedy Peak, and be sure to take in the views of the Shenandoah River Valley before bombing down to Egypt Bend.  Turning north on Page Valley Road, the terrain will alternate between short and steep climbs and long stretches along the Shenandoah River in Burner’s Bottom. Be sure to not miss the left turn towards Milford Gap–there is no other way to exit Page Valley Road on public property.  Once headed uphill, the gravel road will quickly turn to doubletrack, then to steep singletrack straight towards the Massanutten Ridge. Once you reach the ridge, cross the Massanutten Trail and head immediately downhill, heading west.  You’ll get a ripping fast gravel road descent that will lead you back towards Fort Valley.  Head into town at Seven Fountains and stop at the Fort Valley Country Store for some well-earned homemade grub.

Once you’ve eaten your fill, head north on Fort Valley Road for a few miles to Veech Gap. Fort Valley Road is narrow and windy, so keep to the right and watch for traffic.  Veech Gap will again start as road, then doubletrack, then singletrack, and then you’ll be walking again, albiet it briefly until you reach Little Crease.  Ride the Massanutten Trail uphill (south) as long as you can, then push to the ridge. You’ll again bomb down the other side back to Panhandle Rd and the South Fork of the Shenandoah.  From here, rolling dirt and gravel roads will bring you around the north end of Fort Valley and back to your starting point.