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10301 State Park RdChesterfield, VA 23832
Latitude: 37.373973
Longitude: -77.571782
The park has a sizable network of trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. Trail users who wish to use trails other than the primary trails are advised to be in a group, use these trails only during daylight on good weather days, and to make mental notes of local landmarks in order to prevent getting lost or disoriented. It is in ones best interest to stay on the primary trails at all times.
Beaver Lake Trail
The Beaver Lake Trail is a 2.5 mile, moderate difficulty hiking trail that is accessible near the CCC museum. The trail is an interesting tour that closely follows the shoreline of Beaver Lake. The trail features shady overlooks of the lake and minimal elevation change. The moderate difficulty rating comes primarily from a few sections where exposed tree roots cross the path, forming obstructions to the unwary traveler. Roughly half way around the lake, an old mill site is visible. Several boardwalks and overlooks provide ample views of the lake and wetlands, where signs of beaver activity may be spotted. From the Beaver Lake Trail, hikers may access the Third Branch Trail and the Ground Pine Trail.
Blaze Color: Blue
- Length: 2.5
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Surface: Earth, Roots, Gravel, Boardwalks
Bright Hope Trail
The Bright Hope Trail is perhaps one of Pocahontas State Park’s best kept secrets. This 5.23 mile, moderate difficulty trail is in the quiet and remote portion of the park located south of Beach Road SR 655. The trail is a multi-use loop for hikers, bikers and horseback riders through the wooded, and otherwise undeveloped, area of the park. While using this trail it is easy to forget that you are within minutes of some of Virginia’s most populated areas.
- Length: 5.23
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Surface: Natural
Fendley Station Trail
The Fendley Station Trail is an extensive, moderate difficulty, 14 mile loop of connected trails with additional loops to explore. The trail incorporates portions of the Old Mill Bicycle Trail and connects to many other trails in the park. This trail circumnavigates the entire portion of the park north of State Route 655. For most of its length the Fendley Station Trail passes through mixed hardwood forest and some of the more remote park areas. Hikers should be well prepared and take along plenty of water if hiking these outlying portions of the trail.
Blaze Color: Brown
- Length: 13.71
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Surface: Gravel, Earth
Fendley Station Trail Loop A
This loop trail is an extension of the Fendley Station Trail in the far, northeast corner of the park. The loop connects the main trail to Dean Fire Road 152 and Courthouse Road SR 604.
Blaze Color: Brown
- Length: 1.11
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Surface: Natural, Gravel
Fendley Station Trail, Loop B
This loop trail is an extension of the Fendley Station Trail along the northernmost section of the park, near Fire Road 120. The loop extends south into an otherwise undeveloped area of the park, climbing to an overlook of Swift Creek Lake.
Blaze Color: Brown
- Length: 0.9
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Surface: Natural, Gravel
Forest Exploration Trail
Forest Exploration Trail is a 2.5 mile, moderate difficulty, multi-use loop that is accessible by crossing the bridge over Swift Creek near the boat rental area. This trail takes users through the woods, passing a timber management project. The trail climbs through some slight changes in elevation and features some rest areas with benches along the way. The area has some nice overlooks of the lake and is an excellent location for observing the parks wildlife.
Blaze Color: Yellow
- Length: 2.5
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Surface: Earth
Ground Pine Trail
The Ground Pine Path Trail is a 1.2 mile, moderate difficulty hiking trail that is accessible from two places on the Beaver Lake Trail, and from one place on the Old Mill Bike Trail. Starting at the CCC museum the trail follows the lake shore for a short distance before heading into mature forest. Unlike its name suggests, the trail features few, if any, pine trees.
Blaze Color: Teal
- Length: 1.2
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Surface: Earth
Horse Trails
There are more than ten miles of unnamed horse trails, in addition to the five miles of the Bright Hope Trail, accessible to equestrians who visit Pocahontas State Park. These trails pass through the remote, northeast corner and southern areas of the park. Pocahontas State Park is a virtual oasis for horseback riders and just minutes from some of Virginia’s most populated areas. Check with park staff for specific information about equestrian facilities and regulations.
- Length: 10.46
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Surface: Natural
Old Mill Bicycle Trail
The Old Mill Bicycle Trail