Western Loudoun Routes

Western Loudoun County has some of the most scenic and historic roads in the greater DC Area.  Many of our paved roads in Western Loudoun County though are narrow and do not have any shoulders.  Loudoun County also has approximately 290 miles of gravel road, the most of any county in Virginia.  All of our roads are treasures that are wonderful to ride and enjoy.  

To experience these treasures safely, Bike Loudoun is working on 2 key goals:

1. Ensure Gravel Roads remain gravel for the benefits of reducing traffic, development, and provide a place for mountain bikers to ride safely.  
2. Make the existing paved roads as safe as possible through better signage, and where appropriate, wider roads with shoulders or separate Shared Use Paths.

Gravel Roads in Loudoun are a special treat.   But we want to ensure that all riders and drivers on these gravel roads adhere to the Drive Gently principles and look out for one another on these rural gravel roads.  Often we encounter horses, horse trailers, tractors and other farm implements.  We all need to slow down and share the road.  See our section on Riding Gravel here.