Pedestrian bridge – Historic Tredegar Iron Works loop from Virginia Commonwealth University

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Pedestrian bridge – Historic Tredegar Iron Works loop from Virginia Commonwealth University

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Pedestrian bridge – Historic Tredegar Iron Works loop from Virginia Commonwealth University

04:56

18.7km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Richmond National Battlefield Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.20 km

22nd Street Parking and Stone Steps Trail Access

Highlight • Parking

One of several public parking lots at access points to the James River Park network. Some of the nearby trails are accessed by stone steps. A good option if other parking lots along the route are full.

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9.34 km

Pedestrian bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A spiral staircase leads to a pedestrian walkway that crosses the railroad tracks. The bridge connects the Buttermilk Trail to the High Water, Low Water, and JRPS Maintenance Trails.

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10.5 km

JRPS

Forest

10.9 km

Manchester Bridge overpass south

Highlight • Viewpoint

Looking across the James River before passing underneath Manchester Bridge offers good views of the Richmond skyline.

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11.6 km

T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Tyler Potterfield Bridge is built on the remains of an old hydroelectric dam. It's named for a former city planner and is open to pedestrians and cyclists and is wheelchair accessible.

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12.0 km

Historic Tredegar Iron Works

Highlight • Historical Site

Richmond was the capital of the Confederacy during the Civil War. Two key historic sites are located here: Chimborazo Hospital, the largest hospital camp of the Confederacy, and Tredegar Iron …

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