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Resolution Routes

Location of Pocahontas State Park in Virginia

Where

Pocahontas State Park, 10301 State Park Rd., Chesterfield, VA 23832.
Multiple Locations

When

Jan. 4, 2025. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Keeping up with New Year's resolutions can be stressful. Let us help you with a hike each Saturday that increases in length every time. Whether you want to spend more time outdoors or build up your hiking stamina, we would love to see you out on the trails. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.

1/4 - Big Poplar: 0.7 mile hiking-only loop with some elevation change and exposed roots. It is home to some of the oldest and biggest trees in the park. Meet at Visitor Center.

1/11 - Forest Exploration: 2.3 mile mix of hiking-only and multi-use trails with quite an interesting geological phenomenon along the way. Meet at Swift Creek Boat Launch

1/18 - Beaver Lake & Ground Pine: 2.9 mile combination of hiking-only trails with elevation change and exposed roots around our most popular scenic location: Beaver Lake. Meet at Visitor Center.

1/25 - Co-op & Troopers Tribute: 3.6 mile loop system along Swift Creek Lake with lots of elevation change, exposed roots, and beaver chews. Meet at Swift Creek Boat Launch.

Please call 804-796-4472 or email Rebecca.Whalen@dcr.virginia.gov for more information.

Know Before You Go: Before your visit, find the most up to date health and safety information HERE.

photo of a trail

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-796-4255
Email Address: Pocahontas@dcr.virginia.gov