Marine Corps Base Quantico
TRIANGLE, VA
If you have authorized access to Marine Corps Base Quantico, you can enjoy miles of challenging, technical singletrack.
Ride Overview
Marine Corps Base Quantico (MCBQ) is home to one of the most challenging and rewarding mountain bike trail networks in Northern Virginia. Maintained by the Quantico Mountain Bike Club (QMTB), the trails feature sustained climbs, fast descents, and highly technical singletrack that appeals to experienced riders.
Access to the trail system is limited due to its location inside an active military base. However, riders without base access still have opportunities to experience these trails during the annual Quantico Epic, a well-organized event that opens the network to the broader riding community. QMTB marks multiple course options of varying lengths, making it possible to sample the trail system in a single unforgettable day.
QMTB club member Rodd K. riding the Mainside trail network during the Quantico Epic.
Ride Details at a Glance
Location: Triangle, VA
Length: 15+ miles of interconnected singletrack
Ride Time: 1 - 3 hours, depending on skill level
Ride Type: Mountain Bike
Difficulty: Level 3 Intermediate-Advanced
Ride Notes: The Marine Corps Base Quantico trail system is not open to the general public. Riders must have a valid reason to be aboard the base, such as DoD affiliation or approved access. Many local riders gain access by riding with someone who already has base credentials.
The Quantico Mountain Bike Club allows a limited number of non-DoD affiliated civilians to join for a modest annual fee. Interested riders should contact QMTB directly for current eligibility and access details.
QMTB also hosts the annual Quantico Epic, which provides a rare opportunity for riders without regular access to experience this exceptional trail system on fully marked courses.
Unaffiliated civilians may also apply for base access through the DBIDS program, though approval requires a valid purpose and is not guaranteed.
Route Maps
The interactive route maps below highlight several of the primary trail networks at Marine Corps Base Quantico. Riders can explore different loop combinations and terrain profiles to better understand route options and difficulty.