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Chesterfield County

Beaver Lake – Smooth gravel doubletrack loop from Swift Creek Dam

Chesterfield County

Beaver Lake – Smooth gravel doubletrack loop from Swift Creek Dam

Moderate

2.8

(25)

66

riders

Beaver Lake – Smooth gravel doubletrack loop from Swift Creek Dam

01:36

23.3km

170m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 12.9 km for 266 m

After 13.4 km for 201 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

1.29 km

Gravel shared-use trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is another stretch of the Fendley Station Trail, most notable because it offers a broad, gravel track. You may find yourself sharing this stretch of trail with cyclists, but there's plenty of room.

Tip by

2

3.60 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.

Tip by

3

6.93 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.

Tip by

4

12.9 km

Beaver Lake

Highlight • Lake

A small lake with docks for fishing and wildlife viewing. Aquatic vegetation such as lily pads typically grows densely around the shore.

Tip by

5

21.4 km

Smooth gravel doubletrack

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Plenty of room for foot and mountain bike traffic on this trail, which is smooth and pleasant for both riding and walking.

Tip by

B

23.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.6 km

1.41 km

1.20 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.4 km

829 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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