Swift Creek Lake Bridge – Pocahontas State Park loop from Loop Forest Parking Lot

Mountain biking trails

United States

Virginia

Chesterfield County

Swift Creek Lake Bridge – Pocahontas State Park loop from Loop Forest Parking Lot

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11,372

riders

Swift Creek Lake Bridge – Pocahontas State Park loop from Loop Forest Parking Lot

04:08

48.8km

370m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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9 m

Trailhead – Swift Creek Trail System

Highlight • Parking

The new Loop Forest Lot is your gate to the Swift Ceek trail system at Pocahontas State Park.

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7.35 km

Swift Creek Lake Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

There is a wet (no bridge) stream crossing at the far end of Swift Creek Lake, but this end of the lake has a bridge. This is a great spot to watch for birds and other wildlife.

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13.5 km

Brick ruins

Highlight • Monument

The remains of a brick structure are near the trail. Most of the building has collapsed, but some portions retain their shape.

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19.2 km

Bright Hope Loop and Otter Lick Loop junction

Highlight • Trail

The Otter Lick Loop departs to the east, eventually looping south via the Lush Forest Trail toward Woodpecker Road. The Bright Hope Loop goes west from this junction along Roper Forest Trail.

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27.2 km

Pocahontas State Park is located just a few miles from Richmond and offers endless possibilities for spending your free time in the best way possible: hiking or MTB trails, picnic areas and more. The right place to disconnect your mind.

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28.5 km

Pocahontas State Park

Highlight • Forest

Pocahontas State Park is a great green space close to Richmond. The park is a popular spot for biking, hiking and swimming. There are picnic areas and restrooms in the park.

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