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Horseback Riding at Pocahontas State Park

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10301 State Park Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23832

Latitude: 37.373973

Longitude: -77.571782

Portions of Fendley Station Trail are accessible to horses. The trail can be accessed east of State Park Road from the front field or Dvokak Forest Trail Horse Trailer Parking Area east and North to Deerfield Forest Trail. Beginning from either of these areas equestrians can make a "lollipop" loop. Check the park's website for weather related closing of the mountain bike and equestrian trails. Available at http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/poc.shtml. After an inch of rain we ask that you hold off on riding the trails for 24 hours to conserve the hard work of our volunteers and staff. Help us keep your trails pristine!

Horseback Riding Trails At Pocahontas State Park

Otter Lick Lake Loop

Otter Lick Lake Loop is a multi-use trail that adds another 2.33 mile loop of equestrian accessible trail surrounding the Bright Hope Trail. Horse trailers park at Dance Forest Trail Parking Area to access the trail via Bright Hope. Blaze Color is Gold. Otter Lick Lake Loop is a moderate loop trail that meanders through hardwood and pine thickets. It passes by Group Camp 7 Lake with water crossing. Check the park's website for weather related closing of the mountain bike & equestrian trails. Available at http://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/poc.shtml. After an inch of rain we ask that you hold off on riding the trails for 24 hours.

Blaze Color: Blue

Usage:

Length: 2.33
Difficulty: Moderate
Surface: Earth

Poorhouse Run

Named after what was once called the "Poorhouse" erected around 1811 and torn down possibly as late as the 1960s. The Poorhouse was once located on park property as a home for the destitute. While a home in today's modern time with this name may not be considered politically correct; the Poorhouse and it's denizens are of historical significance to this area and the trail name pays tribute to it's past less fortunate residents. This trail runs in proximity to where it is thought that the Poorhouse was located. Poorhouse Run allows walk-in access from the south east boundary of the park north of Woodpecker Rd. There is no parking available at the trail head. The 1.33 mile trail parallels Woodpecker Rd. it's western terminus is at Roper Forest Trail. Do not ride on trails 24 hours for each inch of rain.

Blaze Color: Gray

Usage:

Length: 1.33
Difficulty: Moderate
Surface: Earth

Other Activities At Pocahontas State Park: Hiking, Biking, Boating and Water Sports, Camping, Educational Activities, Fishing, Gifts and Shopping, Hunting, Picnicking, Swimming, Wildlife Activities and Canoeing and Kayaking

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