Pocahontas State Park · VA
Beaver Lake Trail
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Today
Workable day for trail running.
Today's best: trail running
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Marginal conditions for hiking.
Trail running
Workable day for trail running.
Dog walking
Marginal conditions for dog walking.
Score breakdown
- · 78°F air — Within comfort range, outside ideal
- ✓ Trail: prime — Paved/boardwalk surface — rainfall does not affect traction.
- − 39 min of daylight — You need at least 61 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 2.38 mi
- Elevation gain
- 243 ft
- Surface
- boardwalk
Trailhead
Coordinates
37.3857, -77.5895 — VA.
Park
Part of Pocahontas State Park (official site →).
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is Beaver Lake Trail?
Beaver Lake Trail is a 2.38-mile route with 243 feet of elevation gain. The trail facts panel on this page lists distance, surface, and access tags as they appear in OpenStreetMap.
What's the trail surface like at Beaver Lake Trail?
Beaver Lake Trail is elevated boardwalk over wet ground — stays passable year-round. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages Beaver Lake Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Beaver Lake Trail is in Pocahontas State Park, which is managed by the managing agency. Closure and advisory data on this page comes from the agency. Always confirm against the park's own page before driving — emergency closures can post faster than scrapers refresh.