3.8 miles
Distance
208 ft
Climb
-200 ft
Descent
00:24:45
Avg time
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JT Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Pocahontas State Park
    Chesterfield, Virginia
  • AKA
    Jerry Trail
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    One Direction
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner
    DCR

JT trail also known by locals as the Jerry Trail is named for the benefactor that helped fund the large expanded Loop parking lot that is used by thousands of riders to access the Swift Creek trail system at Pocahontas State Park. JT trail is a natural surface rolling trail with several creek crossings, rated intermediate. Also built to accommodate aMTB (handcycle) users. Access the JT trail from either Taylor Forest parking area or connect via Hawkins Forest trail.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB 2 Rating: Obstacles exist. You may or may not be able to ride this solo. Support rider recommended.

Some off camber sections, two armored creek crossings, two road crossings (@ Dale Memorial). No sources of water.

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More Stats for JT Trail mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    8 ft
  • Altitude min
    145 ft
  • Altitude max
    238 ft
  • Altitude start
    220 ft
  • Altitude end
    230 ft
  • Grade max
    -21.8%
  • Grade min
    15.4%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    1 mile
  • Distance flat
    2,608 ft
  • Avg time
    00:24:45
  • Avg reverse time
    00:31:11
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on Sep 13, 2024
Dry
Avg: 3.45 (11 votes)
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      JT Trail Trail Reports

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      Sep 13, 2024 @ 10:47am
      Sep 13, 2024
      		 reporter Brake bump
      Aug 31, 2024 @ 12:19pm
      Aug 31, 2024
      		 Some wet spots. Overall, very good condition.
      Jul 11, 2024 @ 7:20am
      Jul 11, 2024
      		 reporter Tree down
      Jul 11, 2024 @ 7:17am
      Jul 11, 2024
      		 reporter Leaner down
      May 16, 2024 @ 2:33pm
      May 16, 2024
      		 reporter Drainage. Will dig out with a branch for now, bit needs long term fix.
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 22 rides
      • 17 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 599 rides
      • 17 miles avg distance
      All
      • 2,379 rides
      • Last: Oct 14, 2024

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      Feb 3, 2024 @ 11:30am
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