Forest Hill

Forest Hill is a short, steep mountain biking route in Forest Hill Park, a city-managed park in Virginia. The ride is an out-and-back of about half a mile, with a one-way climb of about 94 feet from a low point of 66 feet to a high of 173 feet. It's a hard ride for its length, so plan on a short, punchy outing. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Richmond show October highs around 71°F with lows near 49°F, and May highs around 78°F. July is the warmest month, with typical highs near 90°F. The park is packed with other options within a few tenths of a mile. Shark Boulder and Hobbit Hole, The are climbing areas about 0.2 miles away, and Buttermilk Heights Trail is a hike at the same distance. Hidden Temple, The is another climbing area about 0.3 miles off.