Otey Shelton
Smithfield · Virginia
0.6 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
6 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Green Circle
0.6 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
6 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Green Circle
Difficulty
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Conditions
Rain0.4" of rain expected today.
Trails may be slightly damp in shaded areas
This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 3 days showing meaningful rain chances.
Best Window This Week
Monday
a high near 76°F, little expected rain, 7% rain chance
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About This Trail
An easy, flat unpaved trail in Sandy Bottom Nature Park that winds through forested wetlands and connects with the Trillium Trail.
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Trail Details
Surface
Unpaved
Technical Rating
Green Circle
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Otey Shelton FAQ
Where is Otey Shelton?
Otey Shelton is a mountain bike trail near Smithfield, Virginia. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.
How difficult is Otey Shelton?
Otey Shelton is 0.6 miles long, rated green circle, with a unpaved surface, with an estimated ride time of 6 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What are the current riding conditions for Otey Shelton?
Recent rain or elevated top-layer soil moisture suggests softer dirt near this trail today. The current forecast suggests Monday because a high near 76°F, little expected rain, 7% rain chance.
What other mountain bike trails are near Otey Shelton?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in Smithfield include Dismal swamp canal trail, Harwood A, Multi-Use Trail 3, Archery Range Trail, Archery Range Trail. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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