Nearby is a collection of wrecked boats known as the Barge Graveyard. These barges and tugboats were used to harvest and transport sand and gravel, which was mined by private companies from the 1920s to the 1960s. Many of these abandoned boats have morphed into small islands. They are best viewed up close by canoe or kayak, but may also be glimpsed from land.

Marika Abbà

August 27, 2022

Hiking

South of Richmond is the Dutch Gap Conservation Area. Here you can take a beautiful hike along the marine lagoon of the James River. You can see marshes filled with birds of all species.

Routes here

Best routes to Dutch Gap Conservancy Trail and Barge Graveyard

4.9

(16)

hikers

1. Dutch Gap Conservation Path loop — Dutch Gap Historical Park

7.88km

01:59

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

4.9

(16)

hikers

2. Dutch Gap Conservancy loop — Richmond, Virginia

7.57km

01:54

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

Details

Informations

Elevation 0 m

Weather

Today

Saturday 14 February

16°C

-6°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

See routes here

Take Me There

Add komoot as a preferred source in your Google results

Add now

Location: Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Henricus Historical Park and Visitor Center

Virginia Capital Trail

Swift Creek Lake Bridge

Battery 5, Petersburg National Battlefield

Pump House Park

Virginia Capital Trail

Dock Street Park

Dutch Gap Conservancy Path

Lamptie Hill

Tree Mural Outdoor Dining Area

Blanco Mount

Trailhead – Swift Creek Trail System

Dutch Gap Conservancy Trail and Barge Graveyard

1. Dutch Gap Conservation Path loop — Dutch Gap Historical Park

2. Dutch Gap Conservancy loop — Richmond, Virginia

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️