more stats
3,035 ft
Distance
82 ft
Climb
-2 ft
Descent
00:05:42
Avg time
80 ft
Altitude change
144 ft
Altitude min
226 ft
Altitude max
144 ft
Altitude start
223 ft
Altitude end
2.6%
Grade
-0.5%
Grade max
10.9%
Grade min
2,454 ft
Distance climb
558 ft
Distance down
23 ft
Distance flat
00:05:42
Avg time

Smith Forest Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
  • Riding Area
    Pocahontas State Park
    Chesterfield, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Access road/Doubletrack for use in connecting DH trail segments

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Local Trail Association

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  • 24.6 km avg distance
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  • 215 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Smith Forest Trail located?
      Smith 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 37.39877, -77.58433.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Smith Forest Trail?
      Smith Forest Trail has 82 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 144 ft to 226 ft.
      ▼ Is Smith Forest Trail a point to point trail?
      Smith Forest Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Smith Forest Trail?
      Smith Forest Trail is 3,035 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Smith Forest Trail?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Smith Forest Trail. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Smith Forest Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Smith Forest Trail are:
      • June (21 activities)
      • October (17 activities)
      • April (16 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Smith Forest Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Smith Forest Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Smith Forest Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Smith Forest Trail. The trail is 3,035 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Smith Forest Trail?
      Smith Forest Trail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 920 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 935 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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