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2.4 miles
Distance
138 ft
Climb
-140 ft
Descent
00:22:25
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
179 ft
Altitude min
275 ft
Altitude max
275 ft
Altitude start
272 ft
Altitude end
-11%
Grade max
9.3%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,099 ft
Distance flat
00:22:25
Avg time

Otter Lick Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pocahontas State Park
    Chesterfield, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #317787 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #226035 in E-Biking
    • #366851 in Trail Running
    • #310103 in Hiking
    • #24830 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #1,984 in Mountain Biking · Virginia [+]
    • #822 in E-Biking
    • #3,031 in Trail Running
    • #2,789 in Hiking
    • #304 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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Otter Lick Loop is a 2 mile less popular blue difficulty doubletrack trail located near Chesterfield Virginia. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. On average it takes 22 minutes to complete this trail.

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Otter Lick Loop Trail Reports

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May 7, 2026 @ 10:26am (America/New_York)
May 7, 2026
Jul 20, 2025 @ 2:05pm
Jul 20, 2025
 Tree down blocking trail
Jun 22, 2024 @ 1:38am
Jun 22, 2024
 Tree down over trail. Easy to walk over. Difficult angle and height to ride over.
Dec 13, 2020 @ 12:38pm
Dec 13, 2020
 reporter Needs gravel. Always wet. People are riding/walking around.
Dec 13, 2020 @ 12:23pm
Dec 13, 2020
 reporter Needs gravel.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Otter Lick Loop located?
      Otter Lick Loop 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 37.33596, -77.57293.
      ▼ How hard is Otter Lick Loop?
      Otter Lick Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Otter Lick Loop?
      Otter Lick Loop has 138 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 140 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 179 ft to 275 ft.
      ▼ Is Otter Lick Loop a point to point trail?
      Otter Lick Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Otter Lick Loop?
      Otter Lick Loop is 2.4 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Otter Lick Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Otter Lick Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Otter Lick Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Otter Lick Loop are:
      • May (2 activities)
      • June (2 activities)
      • November (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Otter Lick Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Otter Lick Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Otter Lick Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 22 minutes to ride Otter Lick Loop. The trail is 2.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Otter Lick Loop?
      Otter Lick Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 132 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 159 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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