more stats
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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pleasant Grove Park
    Palmyra, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Fluvanna County

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

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jul 23, 2026 @ 4:00pm (America/New_York)
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Mar 23, 2026 @ 11:33am (America/New_York)
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Feb 18, 2026 @ 8:10am (America/New_York)
Feb 18, 2026
 Closed to horses and bikes due to freeze thaw
Feb 4, 2026 @ 12:09pm (America/New_York)
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Jan 22, 2025 @ 5:55am
Jan 22, 2025
 Closed to horses and bikes due to freeze thaw
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How hard is Birding?
      Birding is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.9%.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Birding?
      Birding is 2,146 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Birding?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Birding. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Birding? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Birding are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Birding?
      The estimated time to ride Birding is approximately 2 minutes. The trail is 2,146 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Birding?
      Birding is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 14 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 15 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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