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Robert Lee Bridge – Robert Lee Bridge loop from Richmond Main Street

Robert Lee Bridge – Robert Lee Bridge loop from Richmond Main Street

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4.5

(9274)

9,275

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Robert Lee Bridge – Robert Lee Bridge loop from Richmond Main Street

05:40

98.2km

710m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.24 km for 248 m

After 4.02 km for 105 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.35 km

Haxall Canal

Lake

2.74 km

Robert Lee Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Great views. There is a separate bicycle lane keeping you safe.

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2.75 km

Robert Lee Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The Robert E. Lee Memorial Bridge takes U.S. Route 1 and U.S. Route 301 across the James River. It offers great views and includes a separate bicycle lane for safe bike crossing separate from cars.

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4.13 km

Canal Lock Ruins

Ruins

4.83 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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7.95 km

Forest Hill Park

Highlight • Forest

A beautiful park in the heart of Richmond where you can walk, run and relax.

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31.1 km

A bridge crosses the 156-acre reservoir that retains Swift Creek and provides paddling and fishing opportunities as well as pleasant scenery for hiking and habitat for herons, kingfishers, ospreys, eagles, turtles, and many other species.

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44.7 km

Swift Creek Dam

Highlight • Monument

A modest concrete dam impounds the water of Swift Creek. The trail crosses below the structure and outflow.

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48.8 km

River in Pocahontas State Park

Highlight • River

Pocahontas State Park is a great green space close to Richmond. The park is a popular spot for biking, hiking and swimming. There are picnic areas and restrooms in the park.

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93.8 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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97.7 km

James River and Kanawha Canal

Lake

98.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.9 km

26.2 km

21.4 km

13.8 km

6.24 km

1.55 km

170 m

Surfaces

39.5 km

35.1 km

17.1 km

6.15 km

339 m

< 100 m

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Robert Lee Bridge

Robert Lee Bridge

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