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2,847 ft
Distance
63 ft
Climb
-33 ft
Descent
00:05:21
Avg time
31 ft
Altitude change
268 ft
Altitude min
302 ft
Altitude max
272 ft
Altitude start
302 ft
Altitude end
1.072%
Grade
-7.189%
Grade max
6.774%
Grade min
1,659 ft
Distance climb
1,002 ft
Distance down
186 ft
Distance flat
00:05:21
Avg time

Parallel 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
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 25 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 65 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    RD, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • 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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AI Generated Description

Parallel Trail is a 2,847 ft less 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 63 ft green climb. On average it takes 5 minutes to complete this trail.

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6 Months
  • 14 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 151 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
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Parallel Trail Trail Reports

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May 7, 2026 @ 10:26am (America/New_York)
May 7, 2026
Sep 6, 2025 @ 9:33am
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Jul 4, 2024 @ 2:38am
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May 20, 2020 @ 10:28am
May 20, 2020
 Small debris in places on fire roads due to recent storm. Some damp places but nothing too wet.
Oct 23, 2019 @ 10:45am
Oct 23, 2019
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Parallel Trail located?
      Parallel 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 37.37049, -77.57896.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Parallel Trail?
      Parallel Trail has 63 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 33 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 268 ft to 302 ft.
      ▼ Is Parallel Trail a point to point trail?
      Parallel Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Parallel Trail?
      Parallel Trail is 2,847 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Parallel Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Parallel Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Parallel Trail?
      Parallel Trail is best visited during: Year round.
      ▼ How do I access Parallel Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Parallel Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Parallel Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Parallel Trail. The trail is 2,847 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Parallel Trail?
      Parallel Trail is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 714 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 768 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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