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Swift Creek Lake Bridge – Beaver Lake spillway loop from Faculty Parking Lot

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Chesterfield County

Swift Creek Lake Bridge – Beaver Lake spillway loop from Faculty Parking Lot

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Swift Creek Lake Bridge – Beaver Lake spillway loop from Faculty Parking Lot

02:36

32.0km

250m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: August 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 20.2 km for 141 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

9.22 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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2

11.7 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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3

20.3 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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4

22.6 km

Beaver Lake spillway

Highlight • Monument

The trail passes below the place where Beaver Lake is dammed.

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B

32.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

10.1 km

7.33 km

2.57 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.1 km

8.79 km

4.60 km

1.44 km

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