Virginia · Mountain biking

Lakeview I Loop

0.1 mi
round trip: Singletrack
surface: Out and back
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Lakeview I Loop is a short mountain biking route in Pocahontas State Park in Virginia, managed by the State Department of Conservation. The loop is about 0.12 miles long and sits at nearly the same elevation throughout, with a high of 174 feet and a low of 152 feet. It is rated hard, which makes it a short but challenging ride for mountain bikers. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Petersburg show October highs around 72°F with lows near 48°F, and April highs around 70°F. July is the warmest month, with typical highs near 89°F. Lakeview Spur, another mountain biking route, lies about 0.2 miles away. The Powhatan Trail and Co-Op Trail are hiking options within half a mile. Paddlers can find Licking Creek about 4 miles off.

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