Things to do

Biking in national parks

The National Park Service lists 76 things to do tagged “Biking” in 51 parks and sites. Point Reyes National Seashore has the most (6). Each listing links to the NPS page with details. Data is from the NPS snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.

Updated · NPS Data API

Showing 76 of 76 listings.

ListingParkTime neededSeasonNotes
Bicycle Confluence to Big Savage MountainPotomac Heritage National Scenic Trail1-2 DaysSpring, Summer, Fall—
Bicycle RidingHot Springs National Park—Winter, Spring—
Bicycle the Great Allegheny PassagePotomac Heritage National Scenic Trail1-3 DaysSpring, Summer, Fall—
Bicycle TouringCapitol Reef National Park—Year-roundFee
Bicycling at DinosaurDinosaur National Monument—Spring, Summer, Fall—
Bicycling at Fort Vancouver National Historic SiteFort Vancouver National Historic Site1-2 HoursYear-round—
Bicycling at Mount Rainier National ParkMount Rainier National Park4-8 HoursSummerFee
Bicycling at New River GorgeNew River Gorge National Park & Preserve—Year-round—
Bicycling in the BadlandsBadlands National Park———
Bike Big BendBig Bend National Park—Winter, Spring, Fall—
Bike Carriage RoadsAcadia National Park—Year-round—
Bike Lost Man Creek TrailRedwood National and State Parks———
Bike Redwoods to Beach on the Ossagon Trail LoopRedwood National and State Parks—Year-round—
Bike The Battle Road TrailMinute Man National Historical Park1-4 HoursSpring, Summer, Fall—
Bike the Bear Valley Trail to the Glen Trail JunctionPoint Reyes National Seashore1-3 HoursYear-round—
Bike the Big Sandy TrailBig Thicket National Preserve4-8 HoursYear-round—
Bike the BlackstoneBlackstone River Valley National Historical Park45-90 MinutesSummer—
Bike the Bolinas Ridge TrailGolden Gate National Recreation Area, Point Reyes National Seashore1-3 HoursYear-round—
Bike the C&O Canal TowpathChesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail3-5 DaysYear-round—
Bike the Cowboy TrailNiobrara National Scenic River—Year-round—
Bike the Davison/Streelow Creek LoopRedwood National and State Parks2 Hours——
Bike the Denali Park RoadDenali National Park & Preserve1-12 HoursYear-round—
Bike the Estero TrailPoint Reyes National Seashore1-3 HoursYear-round—
Bike the Golden Gate BridgeGolden Gate National Recreation Area, Presidio of San Francisco1-4 HoursYear-round—
Bike the Historic Railroad Tunnel TrailLake Mead National Recreation Area1-4 HoursYear-roundFee
Bike the IAT - Wassataquoik Stream LoopKatahdin Woods and Waters National Monument—Spring, Summer, Fall—
Bike the Joseph Plumb Martin LoopValley Forge National Historical Park—Year-round—
Bike the Katahdin Loop RoadKatahdin Woods and Waters National Monument—Spring, Summer, Fall—
Bike the Katy TrailLewis & Clark National Historic Trail, Santa Fe National Historic Trail0-7 DaysYear-round—
Bike the Mohawk River or the Erie CanalFort Stanwix National Monument—Year-round—
Bike the Nauset Bike TrailCape Cod National Seashore30-60 MinutesYear-round—
Bike the North Unit Scenic DriveTheodore Roosevelt National Park—Year-roundFee
Bike the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail in Prince William Forest ParkPotomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, Prince William Forest Park1-3 HoursYear-roundFee
Bike the Province Lands Bike TrailCape Cod National Seashore1-2 HoursYear-round—
Bike the River Mountains Loop TrailLake Mead National Recreation Area4-8 HoursWinter, Spring, FallFee
Bike the South Unit Scenic DriveTheodore Roosevelt National Park—Year-roundFee
Bike the Upper East Branch LoopKatahdin Woods and Waters National Monument—Spring, Summer, Fall—
Bike the Valle Grande LoopValles Caldera National Preserve3-5 HoursSpring, Summer, Fall—
Bike to Big Spring Brook HutKatahdin Woods and Waters National Monument—Spring, Summer, Fall—
Bike to Coast CampgroundPoint Reyes National Seashore30-60 MinutesYear-roundReservation
Bike to Haskell Rock PitchKatahdin Woods and Waters National Monument—Spring, Summer, FallReservation
Bike to Orin FallsKatahdin Woods and Waters National Monument—Spring, Summer, Fall—
Bike to Plum OrchardCumberland Island National Seashore3-5 HoursYear-roundFee
Bike to Sky CampgroundPoint Reyes National Seashore30-60 MinutesYear-roundReservation
Bike to Wildcat CampgroundPoint Reyes National Seashore3-5 HoursYear-roundReservation
Biking at Chamizal National MemorialChamizal National Memorial———
Biking at Fort PulaskiFort Pulaski National Monument—Year-roundReservation, Fee
Biking at Ocmulgee MoundsOcmulgee Mounds National Historical Park—Year-round—
Biking at Shark ValleyEverglades National Park2-6 HoursYear-round—
Biking in Joshua Tree National ParkJoshua Tree National Park1-10 HoursWinter, Spring, Fall—
Biking in Prince WilliamPrince William Forest Park—Year-roundFee
Biking in the LakeshoreSleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore—Year-round—
Biking in the MNRRMissouri National Recreational River—Year-roundFee
Biking on San Juan IslandSan Juan Island National Historical Park—Year-roundReservation, Fee
Biking on the McDade Recreational TrailDelaware Water Gap National Recreation Area—Spring, Summer, FallFee
Biking the BattlefieldShiloh National Military Park—Year-round—
Blackstone River Greenway and BikewayBlackstone River Valley National Historical Park1-6 HoursSpring, Summer, Fall—
Blue Ridge Hills & HollowsChesapeake Bay1-8 HoursYear-round—
Bring Your Own BikeCumberland Island National Seashore2-6 HoursYear-roundReservation, Fee
Chattahoochee CyclingChattahoochee River National Recreation Area—Year-roundFee
Cochran Shoals Fitness LoopChattahoochee River National Recreation Area—Year-roundFee
CyclingDeath Valley National Park—Winter, Spring, FallFee
General BikingCumberland Island National Seashore2-6 Hours—Fee
Go BicyclingPetrified Forest National Park—Year-round—
Hanford: Bike and Walk the Sacagawea Heritage TrailLewis & Clark National Historic Trail, Manhattan Project National Historical Park1-4 HoursYear-round—
Head of the Meadow Bike TrailCape Cod National Seashore30-60 MinutesYear-round—
Hike and Bike Westside Road in Mount RainierMount Rainier National Park—Summer, FallFee
Hike, cycle, or ride through Fort Ord National MonumentJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail30-150 MinutesYear-round—
Mammoth Cave Railroad Bike and Hike TrailMammoth Cave National Park—Year-round—
Mountain BikingDeath Valley National Park—Winter, Spring, FallFee
Rent a BicycleValley Forge National Historical Park2-8 HoursSpring, Summer, FallReservation, Fee
Ride a Bike in Yosemite ValleyYosemite National Park1-6 HoursSpring, Summer, FallReservation, Fee
Ride the Big Hollow TrailMammoth Cave National Park—Year-round—
Ride Your Bike at Fort McHenryFort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine—Year-round—
Ride your Bike at Gulf IslandsGulf Islands National Seashore30-180 MinutesYear-round—
Road BikingMammoth Cave National Park—Year-round—

Parks with the most biking listings

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Sources

  • National Park Service Data API — things to do (developer.nps.gov), snapshot of Oct 28, 2026. Listings, seasons and fees can change; confirm on nps.gov. The NPS does not endorse this site.