Belle Island – Pedestrian bridge loop from Richmond Main Street

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Belle Island – Pedestrian bridge loop from Richmond Main Street

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Belle Island – Pedestrian bridge loop from Richmond Main Street

02:10

32.4km

220m

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: October 1, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 3 m for 7 m

After 806 m for 16 m

After 1.21 km for 2 m

After 32.4 km for 7 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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343 m

UCI World Course (Zwift)

Highlight • Cycleway

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695 m

James River and Kanawha Canal

Lake

1.06 km

Pipeline Overlook offers relaxing sounds of rushing water and provides excellent views of the James River. The area has attractions such as museums, restaurants, and the James River Park system, offering plenty of things to do.

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2.08 km

LOVE Sign on Brown's Island

Highlight • Monument

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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2.18 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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4.05 km

Flooded Quarry Pond

Highlight • Lake

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

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4.60 km

Belle Island

Highlight • Lake

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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5.30 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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5.52 km

JRPS Maintenance Access Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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14.0 km

Pony Pasture Park - Wetland Park

Forest

20.5 km

UR EcoCorridor

Forest

32.4 km

End point

Train Station

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