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2,231 ft
Distance
-72 ft
Descent
00:02:21
Avg time
-74 ft
Altitude change
229 ft
Altitude min
304 ft
Altitude max
304 ft
Altitude start
230 ft
Altitude end
-3.3%
Grade
-27.7%
Grade max
1,890 ft
Distance down
256 ft
Distance flat
00:02:21
Avg time

Sandy Beach Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Pleasant Grove Park
    Palmyra, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #234103 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #130144 in Trail Running
    • #307368 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,486 in Mountain Biking · Virginia [+]
    • #1,125 in Trail Running
    • #2,765 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Fluvanna County

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AI Generated Description

Sandy Beach is a 2,231 ft moderately popular green difficulty family friendly mixed trail located near Palmyra Virginia. Riders describe it as sandy. Highlights include a beach. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags
BeachFamily friendlySandy

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Aug 26, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sandy Beach located?
      Sandy Beach is located in Pleasant Grove Park, Palmyra, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Pleasant Grove Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.8604, -78.27035.
      ▼ How hard is Sandy Beach?
      Sandy Beach is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 3.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sandy Beach?
      The trail has 72 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 229 ft to 304 ft.
      ▼ Is Sandy Beach a point to point trail?
      Sandy Beach is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Sandy Beach?
      Sandy Beach is 2,231 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sandy Beach?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sandy Beach. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sandy Beach?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sandy Beach are:
      • March (5 activities)
      • August (3 activities)
      • April (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Sandy Beach? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sandy Beach are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sandy Beach?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Sandy Beach. The trail is 2,231 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sandy Beach?
      Sandy Beach is a moderately popular trail. There have been 66 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 60 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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