Virginia · Mountain biking

North Bank Trail

20 ft
climb
Mixed
surface
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
best months

North Bank Trail is a short, easy mountain biking route in Maymount Park, a city-managed park in Virginia. The trail is rated easy, with a total elevation gain of about 20 feet, so it works well as a quick ride or a warm-up before heading to other spots in the park. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Richmond show October highs around 71°F with lows near 49°F, and May highs around 78°F. July is the warmest month, with typical highs near 90°F. Several other destinations sit close by. Dogwood Dell bike trail is about 0.3 miles away, and Texas Beach Trail is about 0.4 miles away. Climbers can find Buttermilks, The about 0.4 miles off, and paddlers can reach the Chickahominy River about 8.5 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Mar–May, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit North Bank Trail

    Best months: March–May and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      48° / 29°

      10 wet · 2 snow

    2. Feb

      52° / 30°

      9 wet · 2 snow

    3. Mar

      60° / 37°

      10 wet · 1 snow

    4. Apr

      70° / 46°

      11 wet

    5. May

      78° / 56°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      86° / 65°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      90° / 69°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      88° / 68°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      81° / 61°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      71° / 49°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      60° / 39°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      51° / 32°

      10 wet · 1 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Richmond Intl Ap, VA, 9.1 mi away at 164 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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