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1.9 miles
Distance
260 ft
Climb
-252 ft
Descent
00:07:55
Avg time
6 ft
Altitude change
216 ft
Altitude min
328 ft
Altitude max
278 ft
Altitude start
284 ft
Altitude end
0.063%
Grade
-30.335%
Grade max
17.05%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
4,203 ft
Distance down
394 ft
Distance flat
00:07:55
Avg time

Bottom Forest Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pocahontas State Park
    Chesterfield, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 90 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    RD, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Year round
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Bottom Forest Trail is a 2 mile moderately popular family friendly dirt/gravel road trail located near Chesterfield Virginia. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 260 ft green climb. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

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Family friendly

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  • Last: Oct 30, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bottom Forest Trail located?
      Bottom Forest Trail 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 37.37721, -77.60061.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bottom Forest Trail?
      Bottom Forest Trail has 260 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 252 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 216 ft to 328 ft.
      ▼ Is Bottom Forest Trail a point to point trail?
      Bottom Forest Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Bottom Forest Trail?
      Bottom Forest Trail is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bottom Forest Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bottom Forest Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bottom Forest Trail?
      Bottom Forest Trail is best visited during: Year round.
      ▼ How do I access Bottom Forest Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bottom Forest Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bottom Forest Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Bottom Forest Trail. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bottom Forest Trail?
      Bottom Forest Trail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 3,318 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,412 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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