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2,146 ft
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-32 ft
Descent
00:02:18
Avg time
-20 ft
Altitude change
333 ft
Altitude min
368 ft
Altitude max
354 ft
Altitude start
335 ft
Altitude end
-0.9%
Grade
-5.7%
Grade max
7.7%
Grade min
505 ft
Distance climb
1,552 ft
Distance down
92 ft
Distance flat
00:02:18
Avg time
Birding Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaPleasant Grove Park
Palmyra, Virginia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity5 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land Owner
Short field trail ideal for little hikers and boid watchin'. Starts from the equestrian parking off Lippard Lane next to Kiosk and goes for a half mile loop. Follow the brown signs. If you get on the Heritage Trail (yellow signs) prepare for a much longer hike
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6 Months
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- 11 miles avg distance
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- 2 rides
- Last: Jan 7, 2026
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(37.872370, -78.294950)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Birding
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Where is Birding located?
Birding is located in Pleasant Grove Park, Palmyra, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Pleasant Grove Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.87237, -78.29495.
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How hard is Birding?
Birding is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.9%.
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What is the elevation gain for Birding?
Birding has 14 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 32 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 333 ft to 368 ft.
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Is Birding a point to point trail?
Birding is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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