“But the park explained they couldn’t support more trails and more riders without additional parking.

“I’ve been biking here for years and was hoping to help build additional trails,” Guyant said. The success of the fundraising campaign can largely be credited to local rider and match donor Jerry Guyant. Phase 2 consists of the physical construction of the parking lot and will go out to bid in February or March now that funding has been secured.

Phase 1 of the project raised over $37,000 for the technical drawing and storm water management plans and was completed in spring of 2019. “My sincerest appreciation goes out to the Friends of Pocahontas, rvaMORE, ASR Racing, Henry Lovin of Lee’s Chicken, rva Eligible Cyclist by Scott Terbush, Robyn Browne of Poca Go, Molly’s Bicycle Shop, Take Aim Cycling, Felix Garcia, Jay Paul Insurance, UPS, Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation and everyone who has helped make this project possible.” “It’s an honor to accept this donation from the Friends of Pocahontas State Park,” said Clark. 14 by presenting a check to Pocahontas State Park Manager Nate Clark. The fundraiser was among the group’s biggest achievements of 2019 which they celebrated Tuesday, Jan. The Friends of Pocahontas State Park recently completed a $210,000 fundraising effort to expand parking at the Swift Creek Trailhead.

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