JRPS Maintenance Access Trail – Forest Hill Park loop from Richmond Staples Mill Road

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JRPS Maintenance Access Trail – Forest Hill Park loop from Richmond Staples Mill Road

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JRPS Maintenance Access Trail – Forest Hill Park loop from Richmond Staples Mill Road

05:17

78.9km

590m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.0 km for 294 m

After 18.5 km for 111 m

After 29.2 km for 68 m

After 35.0 km for 92 m

After 68.5 km for 192 m

After 69.6 km for 307 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

13.8 km

Oregon Hill Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take a quick detour off the North Bank Trail to the Oregon Hill Overlook, where there are stellar views of the James River. This scenic viewpoint is a perfect photo spot and a local favorite in Richmond.

Tip by

15.2 km

Haxall Canal

Lake

31.7 km

James River and Kanawha Canal

Lake

35.1 km

Canal Lock Ruins

Ruins

35.1 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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38.9 km

Forest Hill Park

Highlight • Forest

Forest Hill Park is a 105-acre historic urban park. The park is home to bald eagle, river otter, and great blue heron, which are not common to find in an …

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39.7 km

Forest Hill Park

Forest

48.6 km

Powhite Park Loop Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Powhite Park Loop Trail is a moderately challenging route. The path is normally well maintained with some technical sections. The park is a popular spot for bird watching, so …

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55.0 km

Pony Pasture Park

Highlight • River

Pony Pasture Park is a very popular spot for mountain biking, hiking and bird watching. The park is located on the banks of the James River and has picnic spots, restrooms and areas for fishing.

Tip by

64.6 km

Lewis G. Larus Park

Nature Reserve

65.1 km

Lewis G. Larus Park

Highlight • Forest

Lewis G. Larus Park is a beautiful wooded park. There are several different hiking and biking trails to choose from, and the park is normally not too busy.

Tip by

70.8 km

UR EcoCorridor

Forest

78.9 km

End point

Train Station

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