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3.1 miles
Distance
262 ft
Climb
-243 ft
Descent
00:29:19
Avg time
20 ft
Altitude change
130 ft
Altitude min
233 ft
Altitude max
155 ft
Altitude start
174 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-11.1%
Grade max
12.7%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
3,635 ft
Distance flat
00:29:19
Avg time

Lakeview 3 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Pocahontas State Park
    Chesterfield, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #105428 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #81174 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #730 in Mountain Biking · Virginia [+]
    • #238 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2014
  • Land Owner
    DCR

The Lakeview Trail System is a series of 3 stacked loops of fast, intermediate trail with more advanced offshoots. The trail snakes up and down the side of Swift Creek lake and offers fantastic views of the Park's landscape. This Volunteer-built singletrack boasts almost a dozen bridges, several significant rock gardens (including a real uphill challenge on Lakeview 3) and a wet stream crossing at the beginning. The trail is unidirectional in the clockwise direction (so you can really let loose without worrying about running head on into another rider) and bikes only.

Access Info

You can access the Lakeview trails either from the woodshed at the Campground or using the Lakeview spur which runs off the Powhatan Trail.

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BridgesCreek crossingRock gardensViews

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 34 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 396 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Lakeview 3 Trail Reports

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Jun 28, 2026 @ 2:29pm (America/New_York)
Jun 28, 2026
 Small tree down across trail
May 7, 2026 @ 10:26am (America/New_York)
May 7, 2026
May 7, 2026 @ 10:22am (America/New_York)
May 7, 2026
Mar 15, 2026 @ 4:20pm (America/New_York)
Mar 15, 2026
 Tree Down since Nov. 2, 2025 37.37828° N, 77.55422° W
Dec 27, 2025 @ 2:11pm (America/New_York)
Dec 27, 2025
 Tree down
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Avg: 4.07 (7 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lakeview 3 located?
      Lakeview 3 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 37.38047, -77.55697.
      ▼ How hard is Lakeview 3?
      Lakeview 3 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lakeview 3?
      Lakeview 3 has 262 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 243 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 130 ft to 233 ft.
      ▼ How long is Lakeview 3?
      Lakeview 3 is 3.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lakeview 3?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lakeview 3. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Lakeview 3? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lakeview 3 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lakeview 3?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 29 minutes to ride Lakeview 3. The trail is 3.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lakeview 3?
      Lakeview 3 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,124 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,124 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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