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4,869 ft
Distance
93 ft
Climb
00:06:33
Avg time
93 ft
Altitude change
178 ft
Altitude min
272 ft
Altitude max
178 ft
Altitude start
272 ft
Altitude end
1.9%
Grade
-1.3%
Grade max
24.1%
Grade min
4,268 ft
Distance climb
128 ft
Distance down
472 ft
Distance flat
00:06:33
Avg time

Bell Lap Uphill Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
  • Riding Area
    Pocahontas State Park
    Chesterfield, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #30269 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #17261 in E-Biking
    • #237 in Adaptive Biking
  • State Ranking
    #187 in Mountain Biking · Virginia [+]
    • #65 in E-Biking
    • #4 in Adaptive Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Log Ride
  • Land Owner
    DCR

This trail will get you back to the top of Blueberry or Bell for another lap. Nice big expert log pile careful to stay straight on this feature. This trail was designed to be part of the first phase of trails in the Swift Creek area. This trail is a handcycle trail and part of 7 miles of handcycle trail.

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 13 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 318 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 3,561 rides
  • Last: Nov 2, 2026
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on Sep 24, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.14 (15 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bell Lap Uphill located?
      Bell Lap Uphill is located in Pocahontas State Park, Chesterfield, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Pocahontas State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.39045, -77.55793.
      ▼ How hard is Bell Lap Uphill?
      Bell Lap Uphill is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bell Lap Uphill?
      Bell Lap Uphill has 93 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 178 ft to 272 ft.
      ▼ How long is Bell Lap Uphill?
      Bell Lap Uphill is 4,869 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bell Lap Uphill?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bell Lap Uphill. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bell Lap Uphill?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bell Lap Uphill are:
      • June (176 activities)
      • August (171 activities)
      • October (155 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Bell Lap Uphill? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bell Lap Uphill are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bell Lap Uphill?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Bell Lap Uphill. The trail is 4,869 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bell Lap Uphill?
      Bell Lap Uphill is a very popular trail. There have been 17,371 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 20,226 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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