Things to do

Road Biking in national parks

The National Park Service lists 26 things to do tagged “Road Biking” in 26 parks and sites. Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail has the most (7). Each listing links to the NPS page with details. Data is from the NPS snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.

Updated · NPS Data API

Showing 26 of 26 listings.

ListingParkTime neededSeasonNotes
7-mile Hiking/Biking LoopRock Creek Park—Year-round—
Bicycle between Point Lookout and Leonardtown, MDCaptain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail4-10 HoursSpring, Summer, Fall—
Bicycle Colton's Point to Port TobaccoPotomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, Thomas Stone National Historic Site—Spring, Summer, Fall—
Bicycle Port Tobacco to Smallwood State ParkPotomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, Thomas Stone National Historic Site—Spring, Summer, Fall—
Bicycle Smallwood State Park to Oxon Cove ParkFort Foote Park, Fort Washington Park, Oxon Cove Park & Oxon Hill Farm, Piscataway Park, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail1-2 DaysSpring, Summer, Fall—
Bicycle the Blue Ridge ParkwayBlue Ridge Parkway—Spring, Summer, Fall—
Bicycle the Northern Neck Heritage TrailGeorge Washington Birthplace National Monument, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail1-2 DaysSpring, Summer, Fall—
Bicycle to a marina from Reedville, VirginiaCaptain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail1-2 DaysSpring, Summer, Fall—
Bicycles in Pea Ridge National ParkPea Ridge National Military Park30-120 MinutesYear-round—
Bicycling at Scotts Bluff National MonumentScotts Bluff National Monument30-90 MinutesYear-round—
Bike on the Tour RoadGuilford Courthouse National Military Park45-180 MinutesYear-round—
Bike Rules and Regulations on the BattlefieldGettysburg National Military Park—Spring, Summer, Fall—
Bike the Anacostia River TrailAnacostia Park1-4 HoursYear-round—
Bike the River RoadSequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks1-5 HoursSummer, Fall—
Bike the Tour RoadSaratoga National Historical Park1-3 HoursYear-round—
Bike Wind CaveWind Cave National Park—Spring, Summer, Fall—
Biking at Crater LakeCrater Lake National Park—Summer, Fall—
Biking in Pinnacles National ParkPinnacles National Park—Year-round—
Biking in Rock Creek ParkRock Creek Park—Year-round—
Cowpens BicyclingCowpens National Battlefield—Year-round—
Explore by bicycle from Westmoreland State ParkCaptain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, George Washington Birthplace National Monument, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail1 DaySpring, Summer, FallReservation
Explore the Brownsville Historic Battlefield TrailPalo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park1-4 HoursYear-round—
Road Biking on Rim Rock DriveColorado National Monument2-5 HoursYear-roundFee
Sandy Hook Multi Use PathGateway National Recreation Area1-2 HoursYear-round—
Saratoga NHP 100 Mile ChallengeSaratoga National Historical Park—Spring, Summer, Fall—
Walking or Biking the Chisha Foka Multi-Use TrailNatchez Trace Parkway1-10 HoursYear-round—

Parks with the most road biking listings

Other activities

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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.