Virginia · Mountain biking

Sunsetter

0.1 mi
round trip
14 ft
climb
Singletrack
surface
Out and back
route
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Sunsetter is a short, moderate mountain biking route in Pocahontas State Park in Virginia, managed by the State Department of Conservation. The trail is an out-and-back that covers about 0.24 miles with a total elevation gain of 14 feet, so it's a quick ride rather than a long climb. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. 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 highs near 89°F. Several other mountain biking routes sit close by. Zero is about 0.1 mile away, Millstone ++ Jumpline is about 0.2 mile away, and Millstone is about 0.3 mile away. Moonshine Run is roughly 0.8 mile off.

  • Best time to go · Mar–May, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Sunsetter

    Best months: March–May and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      49° / 28°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      52° / 29°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      60° / 36°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      70° / 46°

      11 wet

    5. May

      78° / 55°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      86° / 64°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      89° / 69°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      87° / 67°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      82° / 61°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      72° / 48°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      61° / 37°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      53° / 31°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Petersburg, VA, 13 mi away at 19 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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