Swift Creek Lake Bridge – Pocahontas State Park loop from Beaver Lake

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Swift Creek Lake Bridge – Pocahontas State Park loop from Beaver Lake

Hard

4.6

(7995)

19,233

runners

Swift Creek Lake Bridge – Pocahontas State Park loop from Beaver Lake

02:21

21.9km

170m

Running

Hard run. Very 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: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.69 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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3.23 km

Forest Exploration Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Trail completely immersed in the forest. The only noises are those made by your footsteps: peacefulness!

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8.08 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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8.31 km

Gravel Road

Highlight • Trail

You can use this gravel road to get to the mountain bike trails of the Swift Creek trail system.

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9.90 km

Swift Creek Dam

Highlight • Monument

A modest concrete dam impounds the water of Swift Creek. The trail crosses below the structure and outflow.

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12.6 km

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.

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21.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.2 km

1.75 km

565 m

412 m

Surfaces

13.2 km