Biking

Mountain Lake has more than 20 mi of mountain-bike trails, with bicycles available at the hotel. 115 Hotel Circle, 7 mi north of U.S. 460 on Rte. 700, Pembroke, VA. 540/626–7121. www.mountainlakehotel.com.

The 52-mi New River Trail, Virginia's narrowest state park, runs from Pulaski to Galax following what was once a railroad bed. It parallels the river for 39 of those miles, passing through two tunnels. The trail is also open to hikers and horseback riders. Blacksburg, VA.

The Jefferson National Forest's Pandapas Pond Recreation Area, on the edge of Blacksburg, is a popular place for mountain biking. Blacksburg, VA.