Beaver Lake Trail is a 2.3 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Chesterfield County, Virginia that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
This trail has beautiful vistas, moderate inclines, and a continuous view of the lake. Bikes are not allowed on this trail.
Virginia Tourism Corporation, 901 Easy Byrd Street , Richmond, VA, 23219, Phone: 804-786-2051, Fax: 804-786-1919
Directions from Richmond, VA: Pocahontas State Park is in Chesterfield County, about 20 miles south of Richmond. From I-95, take Exit 61 and go west on Route 10 to Route 655, Beach Road; or take Exit 67, go north on Route 150 to Route 10; go east to Beach Road. The park is four miles on right; or take Route 288 from I-95 to Route 10 East and go one mile to Beach Road. Follow Beach Road to the park entrance. Continue on the main park road turning left into the CCC Museum parking lot. The trailhead is located next to the museum.
April 6, 2021Surprisingly challenging. Would not do in the summer, potential for mosquitoes is great. Spring and fall would be perfect time to enjoy this particular trail. Small muddy spots but easy to navigate around
April 5, 2021Great trail. A few muddy spots
April 2, 2021
March 30, 2021A pleasant walk on a lightly gravelled trail.
March 21, 2021March 14, 2021March 14, 2021Trail was well marked with signs and blazes. The beginning and the end of the trail had a significant number of people and dogs, but everyone was respectful. The middle portion of the trail had significantly less people. Would hike again.
March 12, 2021March 11, 2021March 9, 2021Nice easy trail around Beaver lake
March 7, 2021Nice, moderate hike, not too many people on a Sunday.
March 7, 2021Longer trail for our family. Easier end should go left at start near parking lot.
March 3, 2021The Beaver Lake trail is the most picturesque trail I've been on in the park and it links to other trails that make it easy to extend a hike. It has a number of changes in elevation which makes it a lite more
February 6, 2021February 5, 2021Beaver Lake is not much of a lake in winter. The trail was well maintained with some muddy spots. Added on Big Poplar Overlook for a bit more distance.
January 30, 2021January 30, 2021I had a nice time.
January 27, 2021January 23, 2021January 23, 2021It was a good time. -toddler description
January 16, 2021There were soooo many muddy parts where the whole width of the trail was covered. Fine for those of us on foot but definitely would not recommend for strollers!
January 10, 2021January 10, 2021January 10, 2021Loved it!
January 6, 2021So muddy today!! Everywhere! But the trail of drawn-in-the-sand smiley faces added a cheerful element to today’s chilly hike.
January 4, 2021it was a cloudy day today but with having a day off from work it was still well worth the trip. it was nice to see a couple other people on the trail today and speak to them!
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