Pedestrian bridge – Belle Island loop from Richmond Staples Mill Road

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Pedestrian bridge – Belle Island loop from Richmond Staples Mill Road

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Pedestrian bridge – Belle Island loop from Richmond Staples Mill Road

03:16

51.8km

340m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.7 km for 170 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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32.3 km

JRPS Maintenance Access Trail

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JRPS Maintenance Access Trail is a flat, crushed gravel road. It is connected to the Reedy Creek trail and the Buttermilk Trail. It is not a very challenging path as …

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32.7 km

Pedestrian bridge

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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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33.8 km

Flooded Quarry Pond

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An old, flooded quarry that has a boardwalk around the perimeter.

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34.3 km

Belle Island

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Belle Island is a great place for a ride. The small island is on the James River and has an easy to ride bike path that goes around the perimeter of the island.

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35.8 km

Located close to the heart of downtown, this park offers stunning views of the James River and Haxall Canal. Throughout the park, you'll find several statues, including the Emancipation and Freedom Monument.

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35.9 km

T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge

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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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36.5 km

Dry Bed of the Kanawha Canal

Lake

51.8 km

End point

Train Station

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