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4,869 ft
Distance
93 ft
Climb
00:06:22
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
00:06:22
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Bell Lap Uphill Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
  • Riding Area
    Pocahontas State Park
    Chesterfield, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #1658 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #38284 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB
  • 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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  • 17 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 351 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 3,489 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Jul 28, 2026 @ 2:57pm (America/New_York)
Jul 28, 2026
 Descent trail for returning back to the beginning. Pretty simple
Jul 26, 2026 @ 10:29am (America/New_York)
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Jun 16, 2026 @ 3:31pm (America/New_York)
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May 7, 2026 @ 10:26am (America/New_York)
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Nov 14, 2025 @ 3:59pm (America/New_York)
Nov 14, 2025
 The trail is in nearly perfect condition. Just a few leaves but they're already smashed down pretty well so it's not too slippery.
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Ideal
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        Directions to bell-lap-uphill trailhead (37.390450, -77.557930)
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        3:48 | 403 | Jul 6, 2018 , Chesterfield

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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.
        ▼ 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 17,137 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 19,934 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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