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3,179 ft
Distance
-104 ft
Descent
00:04:20
Avg time
-104 ft
Altitude change
167 ft
Altitude min
271 ft
Altitude max
271 ft
Altitude start
167 ft
Altitude end
-3.3%
Grade
-16.4%
Grade max
1.6%
Grade min
92 ft
Distance climb
2,838 ft
Distance down
249 ft
Distance flat
00:04:20
Avg time
Bell Lap Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Adaptive Bike
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Riding AreaPocahontas State Park
Chesterfield, Virginia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeMachine Groomed
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Bike TypeAM, XC, DJ, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingEasy
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SeasonSpring to Fall
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailJump, Rock Face
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Year Opened2014
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Land Owner
The Bell Built Flow trail is a beginner difficulty level flow trail built by IMBA Trail Solution's Randy Spangler, Mark McClure, Doug Vinson and Andrew Mueller. rvaMORE was the east coast winner of the highly competitive Bell Built technical assistance grant. A high concentration of rollers, roller doubles, berms and tabletops draw riders forward, allowing riders to reach that unique sensation of floating through the landscape. This trail was designed to be part of the first phase of trails in the Swift Creek area. This trail is a handcycle trail and part of 7 miles of handcycle trail.
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Bell Bike HelmetsSponsor
IMBA Trail SolutionsBuilder
Friends of Pocahontas State ParkMaintainer
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Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 18 miles average
6 Months
- 148 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
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- 1,942 rides
- Last: Jul 7, 2026
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Directions to bell-lap-23563 trailhead
(37.397860, -77.557090)
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Routes with this trail
★ 5.0 • 8 miles • 431 ft • 20 •
Recommended for practicing intervals on trails. Push during climbs.
9 miles • 590 ft • 9 • Loop •
Small loop of Easy/Intermediate cross country trails in the Swift Creek trail system.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bell Lap
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Where is Bell Lap located?
Bell Lap 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 37.39786, -77.55709.
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How hard is Bell Lap?
Bell Lap is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.3%.
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What is the elevation gain for Bell Lap?
The trail has 104 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 167 ft to 271 ft.
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Is Bell Lap a point to point trail?
Yes, Bell Lap is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.
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