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Forest Hill Park Mountain Bike Trail
Richmond, Virginia
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:   |
10 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 5/4/08 by westjw2 |
Difficulty:  Advanced |
| Length: 2 miles | Global Rank: #700 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Network |
| Ridden: 71 | Wishlist: 32 |
| Avg. Speed: 5.28 mph | Avg. Time: 0hr 42min |
| Elevation Gain/Loss: +649/-779 ft |
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Description: Short small network of trails through a formerly fabulous (100 years ago or so), then dilapidated, now archeological find type of site. This park has been neglected for so long it has become beautiful again. Trails in this park were part of the Xterra race (June 2004). These trails are accessible from Reedy Creek (which is along the Buttermilk trail). Excellently difficult to climb hills, both single track and paved. An excellent whoop-dee-whoop on the East end (a bit hard to find, go over the creek near Forest Hill Avenue). Short trails, but worth exploring while riding the Buttermilk/Belle isle trails.
Description: Short small network of trails through a formerly fabulous (100 years ago or so), then dilapidated, now archeological find type of site. This park has been neglected for so long it has become beautiful again. Trails in this park were part of the Xterra race (June 2004). These trails are accessible from Reedy Creek (which is along the Buttermilk trail). Excellently difficult to climb hills, both single track and paved. An excellent whoop-dee-whoop on the East end (a bit hard to find, go over the creek near Forest Hill Avenue). Short trails, but worth exploring while riding the Buttermilk/Belle isle trails.
added on June 18, 2004 by 
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TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by RoadWarrior on October 8, 2011
Short but fun trail. connects to Buttermilk Trail by going through tunnel.
reviewed by njones145 on November 14, 2010
Rode this a few weeks back it has some killer climbs, but flows really nice. I rode Belle Isle and Buttermilk West first then finished with Forest Hill. It was roughly a 6 mile ride. Trails flow nice, some very sharp 90 degree turns to keep the heart pumping with the solid climbs. I think coupled with Buttermilk this is a great ride. Also coul dbe a great afterowrk ride when light is short.
reviewed by 2quik4u on May 16, 2010
I ride this trail fairly often. I always ride it with Buttermilk because it is kind of short at 2-3 miles by itself. The trail has some steep climbs but isnt terribly technical overall.
Similar Trail: Buttermilk, Pocahontas
reviewed by tommyr73 on May 11, 2010
The trails have a great flow. You will get your heart rate up with the hills, switchbacks, and rocks. This trail was recently updated and cleaned up. It is very nice to ride and connect in to the Buttermilk Trail to finish your ride.
Similar Trail: Buttermilk
reviewed by bikefeen81 on March 21, 2010
good trail a very steep climb to get the heart raceing and technical to keep you on your toes
reviewed by ac90002 on June 19, 2009
Tight singletrack punctuated with odd obstacles like concrete bridges, tunnels & nearly impossible wall climbs. Great fun, especially in combo with Buttermilk
reviewed by bblizard on April 12, 2006
this trail will give you a workout. There are some killers climbs and a great gully twisting whoop-de-whoop. Excellent trail berming has been done recently so you can really keep up the speed on some of the descending turns. Very mice trail!
reviewed by sumluc on July 31, 2005
The improvements made to this trail are outstanding. Still very technical but completely ride able now, which makes it one of my favorite trails.
Similar Trail: ButterMilk right next door.
reviewed by FinsFan on January 18, 2005
Just wanted to add that this trail is way underated and along with buttermilk is constantly getting improved
Similar Trail: pocahontas, buttermilk
reviewed by FinsFan on January 9, 2005
A very fun trail, good climbs, fast desents and technical at times. Although a little short (about 2-3 miles) combine with Buttermilk for a fun ride.
Similar Trail: pocahontas, poor farm
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