13.8 miles
Distance
884 ft
Climb
-885 ft
Descent
272 ft
High Point

Good loop of all the cross country trails (except Corkscrew) in the Swift Creek trail system.

Detailed Description
Tour de Swift Creek is a 14 mile popular expert route located near Chesterfield Virginia. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 14 trails. This route climbs 884 ft with a max elevation of 272 ft then descends -885 ft.
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24 Reviews & Comments

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normalrat (Oct 9, 2022 at 13:39)
Trail Corkscrew
one of the better trails at poca, honestly. Beginners might be turned off by it but if you have a decent sense of flow you can make a good time out of this trail. Creek crossing gives a unique feature to this trail, while the rest of the flow is built rather well. definitely the least of a chore to keep up a good pace on the whole way down than other trails going this direction. Also helps that it's generally in much better condition than Blue Jay.
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normalrat (Oct 9, 2022 at 13:39)
Trail Corkscrew
one of the better trails at poca, honestly. Beginners might be turned off by it but if you have a decent sense of flow you can make a good time out of this trail. Creek crossing gives a unique feature to this trail, while the rest of the flow is built rather well. definitely the least of a chore to keep up a good pace on the whole way down than other trails going this direction. Also helps that it's generally in much better condition than Blue Jay.
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OwenscD4Ys (Sep 20, 2021 at 10:51)
Trail Millstone
Not a black at all. The very end with the jump line can be considered low black but it isn’t worth riding to get too it. If you want to ride the jump line I recommend taking the fire road down too it instead of taking the trail.
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OwenscD4Ys (Sep 20, 2021 at 10:51)
Trail Millstone
Not a black at all. The very end with the jump line can be considered low black but it isn’t worth riding to get too it. If you want to ride the jump line I recommend taking the fire road down too it instead of taking the trail.
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WillKeene545 (Dec 9, 2020 at 13:03)
Trail Zero
I honestly really enjoy this trail. Some good sections of flow but also some really good chunky tech here and there. Lots of climbing both counter clockwise and clockwise.
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WillKeene545 (Nov 29, 2020 at 14:52)
Trail Sunsetter
That one rock garden in the middle is a bi**h
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WillKeene545 (Nov 29, 2020 at 14:52)
Trail Sunsetter
That one rock garden in the middle is a bi**h
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dfranks4226 (Oct 15, 2020 at 18:17)
Trail Millstone
Definitely blue
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dfranks4226 (Oct 15, 2020 at 18:17)
Trail Millstone
Definitely blue
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O2fill (Aug 12, 2019 at 3:26)
Trail Zero
One of my favorite trails - lots of Little Rock gardens - no significant technical features that can’t be ridden around or rolled (but some great things to hit if you’re so inclined - especially the boulder jumps)
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O2fill (Aug 12, 2019 at 3:18)
Trail Millstone
Agree on blue rating. There is a very large declining rock garden with significant risk but there is a b-line that bypasses it
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O2fill (Aug 12, 2019 at 3:18)
Trail Millstone
Agree on blue rating. There is a very large declining rock garden with significant risk but there is a b-line that bypasses it
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Jackbowne (Aug 11, 2019 at 16:05)
Trail Millstone
Should not be labeled a black diamond
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Jackbowne (Aug 11, 2019 at 16:05)
Trail Millstone
Should not be labeled a black diamond
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Benhambel (Jun 3, 2019 at 15:56)
Trail Millstone
This trail should not be rated as black diamond. Rides like a blue
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Benhambel (Jun 3, 2019 at 15:56)
Trail Millstone
This trail should not be rated as black diamond. Rides like a blue
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marshaljohnson (Apr 24, 2019 at 7:30)
Trail Zero
Lots of flow and a fun mostly downhill trail on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Lots of uphill grinding and climbing on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
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29errider578 (Apr 5, 2019 at 10:53)
Trail Blueberry Hill - Downhill
possibly the funnest trail at pocahontas state park
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29errider578 (Apr 5, 2019 at 10:53)
Trail Blueberry Hill - Downhill
possibly the funnest trail at pocahontas state park
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Jihojhan (Dec 23, 2018 at 16:42)
Trail Millstone
Meandering beautiful ride. Rock gardens are very doable. Some stepp ascents
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Jihojhan (Dec 23, 2018 at 16:42)
Trail Millstone
Meandering beautiful ride. Rock gardens are very doable. Some stepp ascents
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marshaljohnson (Apr 26, 2018 at 19:32)
Trail Bellberry
Pretty solid climb up to blueberry hill's downhill section. Good trail if you want to add some up hill your ride, and a good way to string multiple trails together.
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marshaljohnson (Nov 28, 2017 at 9:57)
Trail Corkscrew
corkscrew claimed my rim this weekend... awesome trail!
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marshaljohnson (Nov 28, 2017 at 9:57)
Trail Corkscrew
corkscrew claimed my rim this weekend... awesome trail!
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  • Riding area
    Pocahontas State Park
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Bike type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Ridelogs
    73
More Stats for Tour de Swift Creek mountain bike route
  • Altitude min
    113 ft
  • Altitude start
    270 ft
  • Altitude end
    269 ft
  • Grade
    -0%
  • Grade max
    -23.1%
  • Grade min
    24.5%
  • Distance climb
    6 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    3 miles
Avg: 4.2 (5 votes)
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Blueberry Hill - Downhill
Mar 23, 2023 @ 4:07pm
Mar 23, 2023
Had a bad wipeout on the corner here is on the 3rd out of the 4th part of the trail it was VERY dry and sandy in that corner and had a minor crash scraped my Elbows,shins and palms.
Blueberry Hill - Uphill
Mar 15, 2023 @ 1:12am
Mar 15, 2023
Millstone
Mar 4, 2023 @ 11:46am
Mar 4, 2023
2mh in bound gully here reporter
Corkscrew
Feb 24, 2023 @ 8:57am
Feb 24, 2023
Zero
Feb 11, 2023 @ 12:57pm
Feb 11, 2023
Really rooty downhill reporter
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