3,978 ft
Distance
177 ft
Climb
-177 ft
Descent
00:05:16
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Dogwood Dell Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    James River Park System
    Richmond, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Global Ranking
    #36758 in Mountain Biking
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking
  • Land Owner

Located at the western end of the North Bank Trail, the Dogwood Dell trails are in the area north of Pumphouse Park and behind (south of) the Carillon. The Dogwood Dells trail system is 1 mile of mountain bike specific and a 1 mile pedestrian only trail. The trailhead is located directly across Pumphouse Drive from the Pumphouse Park entrance.

Access Info

This trail starts at the kiosk on Pump House Rd opposite the pump house trail-head & kiosk. Enter the woods to find a trail connecting a loop that is clockwise only. There is a second trail entrance from the back of The Carillon bell tower. The access is from the Dogwood Dell parking area by heading back the stone road to around the chain across the dirt road - continue to the trail and turn left down the hill.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Dogwood Dell Loop mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    1 ft
  • Altitude min
    204 ft
  • Altitude max
    265 ft
  • Altitude start
    227 ft
  • Altitude end
    228 ft
  • Grade
    0.014%
  • Grade max
    -31.915%
  • Grade min
    21.024%
  • Distance climb
    1,929 ft
  • Distance down
    1,835 ft
  • Distance flat
    214 ft
  • Avg time
    00:05:16
  • Avg reverse time
    00:06:05
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on Jun 11, 2024
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      Dogwood Dell Loop Trail Reports

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      Jun 11, 2024 @ 2:11am
      Jun 11, 2024
      Jan 23, 2024 @ 6:21am
      Jan 23, 2024
      Aug 8, 2023 @ 12:35pm
      Aug 8, 2023
      Tree down across trail after the climb but before feeder trail entrance. Proceed w caution! No way to go around.
      Aug 8, 2023 @ 12:33pm
      Aug 8, 2023
      Tree down after climb but before feeder trail. Spanning most of trail.
      May 3, 2023 @ 8:11am
      May 3, 2023
      Fun and flowy, if easy. Longer would be nice!
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      • 41 rides
      • 12 miles avg distance
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      • 318 rides
      • Last: Feb 10, 2025

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      Sep 3, 2021 @ 6:03am
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      Dogwood Dell Loop Mountain Biking 4K...
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