Turn right on Route 11 and continue along this road/Interstate 81 Frontage Road/Lee Highway for nearly 10 miles, which will lead you through the Town of Buchanan and over the James River.Stay on Route 640 for 10 miles as you ride along the base of the Blue Ridge.Turn right on Route 11 and go 1/2 mile before turning right on Route 640/Nace Road. Continue on Route 651 north for approximately 3.4 miles until you again reach Route 11.Travel north for 1 mile and then turn right on Route 651/Stoney Battery Road in the Town of Troutville. When you reach the end of Route 779, turn left on Route 11.Stay on Route 779 for approximately 18 miles as it passes through the countryside and winds through the heart of Daleville in Botetourt County.Turn right on Route 311 and go 1/2 mile then turn left and take a quick right to continue north on Route 779/Catawba Creek Road. Travel north on Route 785 for 17.4 miles.Route 723 will end at Route 785/Catawba Road, where you'll turn right.From Christiansburg, head north on Route 723 for approximately 8 miles.The following is a step-by-step guide on riding on the portion of the TransAmerica Bicycle Trail in Virginia's Blue Ridge. You'll find Southern hospitality around every corner!Įven if you can't ride the entire route, the stretch of the trail in Virginia's Blue Ridge is a great option for a road biking adventure!Ī photo posted by Botetourt County Tourism on at 11:00am PDT Directions In this part of the state, riders will have the opportunity to enjoy the stunning views of the Appalachian and Blue Ridge Mountains, as well as passing through the George Washington & Jefferson National Forest.Īlong with the stunning scenic views, the trail includes many of the charming small towns that make Virginia's Blue Ridge so unique. Riding the entire trail across the country takes most riders approximately three months and it's typically ridden from May to September. The Virginia section features more elevation gain than any other state on the TransAmerica Bicycle Trail. Section 1 begins in Astoria, Oregon and Section 12 ends in Yorktown, Virginia.Ī portion of Section 12 winds through Virginia's Blue Ridge, beginning in Christiansburg and making its way north through Botetourt County and on to Lexington before connecting with the Blue Ridge Parkway and heading east toward the Virginia coast. Bicycle Routes in the nation and it's broken into 12 sections. The 4,228-mile trail is one of two original U.S. The TransAmerica Bicycle Trail, also known as US Bicycle Route 76, is a cross-country biking trail that passes through Virginia's Blue Ridge. George Washington & Jefferson National Forests.Passengers may book travel via ww., the Amtrak mobile app or by calling 1-800-USA-RAIL for any station along the route between Norfolk and Boston. Norfolk Amtrak Station Main Phone Number: 75 Tickets can be purchased at the station through ticket agents. A two-week advance reservation generally offers the best rates. 30-minute pick-up and drop-off spaces available.130 spaces are available for overnight parking.
Free overnight parking for Amtrak patrons at Harbor Park Lot D.Walking distance to the Tide-Light Rail Harbor Park Station.Thru-way bus available to connect with Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Newport News.Norfolk's Amtrak station is a 3,500 square foot station that is ADA accessible provides restrooms, visitor information, taxi and Amtrak thruway bus stop, short/long term parking, bike racks and connections to the Tide light rail after 6:00 am.