Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Routes

Bike touring routes & trails

United States

Virginia

Fredericksburg

Rappahannock River – Canal Path loop from Fredericksburg

Routes

Bike touring routes & trails

United States

Virginia

Fredericksburg

Rappahannock River – Canal Path loop from Fredericksburg

Moderate

3.0

(16)

riders

Rappahannock River – Canal Path loop from Fredericksburg

01:39

27.8km

160m

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: May 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 27.8 km for 3 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1.71 km

Fredericksburg Battlefield

Highlight • Historical Site

The fighting that took place here during the Civil War led to a defeat for the US army.

Today, the park is much more peaceful, with plenty of trails to explore. You can find some interesting historic routes here: nps.gov/frsp/planyourvisit/fredericksburgbattlefield.htm

Tip by

9.92 km

Fredericksburg Battlefield Cannons

Highlight • Historical Site

This is a part of the Battlefield of Fredericksburg. There are a way runs along the Battle line with different stations and explantions

Tip by

20.4 km

Market square

Highlight • Settlement

A lovely secluded market square off of the main roads of the town. Perfect for taking a break on one of the benches.

The Fredericksburg Museum is also in the …

Tip by

23.2 km

Rappahannock River

Highlight • River

The Rappahannock River is about 314 km long. It has its source in the Blue Ridge Mountains and flows into the Chesapeake Bay.

Tip by

25.5 km

Canal Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Canal Path in Fredericksburg is part of a 3.4-mile paved loop in conjunction with the 1.6-mile Rappahannock River Heritage Trail. The Canal Path portion is 1.8 miles and follows the Old VEPCO Canal.

Tip by

27.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.5 km

7.49 km

1.81 km

739 m

250 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.6 km

1.91 km

321 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Weather

Today

Wednesday 20 May

36°C

21°C

32 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Nearby routes

Moderate

Locust Shade & Prince William Forest Park loop

02:01h

30.4km

240m

Moderate

5.0

Rappahannock River – Canal Path loop from Fredericksburg

01:39h

27.8km

160m

Easy

4.0

Rappahannock River – Canal Path loop from Fredericksburg

01:18h

22.1km

120m

Hard

River access! loop from James Monroe High School

01:03h

11.0km

100m

Easy

Rappahannock River – Canal Path loop from Fredericksburg

00:22h

6.36km

20m

Moderate

River access! – Motts Run loop from Fredericksburg

03:04h

35.1km

240m

Hard

River access! – Rappahannock River loop from Fredericksburg

01:25h

18.2km

90m

Easy

5.0

Fredericksburg Battlefield loop from Alum Springs Park

00:48h

12.6km

100m

Moderate

5.0

River access! loop from James Monroe High School

01:21h

14.2km

170m

Easy

5.0

Bike loop from Fredericksburg National Cemetery

00:52h

14.3km

110m

Hard

Locust Shade Park loop from Triangle

04:27h

55.9km

520m

Easy

Bike loop from Quantico Base

01:09h

19.7km

100m

Rappahannock River – Canal Path loop from Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg Battlefield

Fredericksburg Battlefield Cannons

Market square

Rappahannock River

Canal Path

Nearby routes

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️