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1.7 miles
Distance
111 ft
Climb
-65 ft
Descent
00:08:37
Avg time
44 ft
Altitude change
172 ft
Altitude min
272 ft
Altitude max
226 ft
Altitude start
269 ft
Altitude end
0.5%
Grade
-14.1%
Grade max
17.3%
Grade min
3,839 ft
Distance climb
3,212 ft
Distance down
758 ft
Distance flat
00:08:37
Avg time

Loop Forest Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pocahontas State Park
    Chesterfield, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • 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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Loop Forest Trail is a 2 mile moderately popular family friendly dirt/gravel road trail located near Chesterfield Virginia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 111 ft green climb. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Loop Forest Trail

        ▼ Where is Loop Forest Trail located?
        Loop 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 37.39362, -77.5654.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Loop Forest Trail?
        Loop Forest Trail has 111 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 65 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 172 ft to 272 ft.
        ▼ Is Loop Forest Trail a point to point trail?
        Loop Forest Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ How long is Loop Forest Trail?
        Loop Forest Trail is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Loop Forest Trail?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Loop Forest Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Loop Forest Trail?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Loop Forest Trail are:
        • July (20 activities)
        • October (19 activities)
        • February (19 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Loop Forest Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Loop Forest Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Loop Forest Trail?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Loop Forest Trail. The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Loop Forest Trail?
        Loop Forest Trail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,973 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,961 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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