more stats
612 ft
Distance
25 ft
Climb
-17 ft
Descent
00:00:24
Avg time
9 ft
Altitude change
237 ft
Altitude min
250 ft
Altitude max
241 ft
Altitude start
250 ft
Altitude end
1.394%
Grade
-14.092%
Grade max
27.191%
Grade min
287 ft
Distance climb
325 ft
Distance down
00:00:24
Avg time

Box Turtle Bailout Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Pocahontas State Park
    Chesterfield, Virginia
  • AKA
    Bail Out
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #131772 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #144554 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #963 in Mountain Biking · Virginia [+]
    • #525 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    All Season
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2001
  • Land Owner
    DCR

This short trail can be used to bail out from the Tall Oaks to the easier Box Turtle Trail or, in an emergency, to exit the Box Turtle and take a direct route back to the Morgan Trail System Trailhead by bearing left on the Tall Oaks Trail. Riders should be aware that this type of exit runs against the flow of traffic and should only be used in an emergency. Riders are advised to walk their bikes and be attentive the likelihood of relatively high-speed oncoming traffic on the Tall Oaks Trail.

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 Two trees together down on Box Turtle. It’s a tangled mess. The Chain Gang h is planning a time trial next Sunday 3/22. We could get some...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Box Turtle Bailout located?
      Box Turtle Bailout 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 37.39194, -77.59056.
      ▼ How hard is Box Turtle Bailout?
      Box Turtle Bailout is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.394%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Box Turtle Bailout?
      Box Turtle Bailout has 25 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 17 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 237 ft to 250 ft.
      ▼ Is Box Turtle Bailout a point to point trail?
      Box Turtle Bailout is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Box Turtle Bailout?
      Box Turtle Bailout is 612 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Box Turtle Bailout?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Box Turtle Bailout. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Box Turtle Bailout?
      Box Turtle Bailout is best visited during: All Season.
      ▼ How do I access Box Turtle Bailout? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Box Turtle Bailout are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Box Turtle Bailout?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 0 minute to ride Box Turtle Bailout. The trail is 612 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Box Turtle Bailout?
      Box Turtle Bailout is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 58 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 445 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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