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Canal Path – Rappahannock River loop from Spotsylvania

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Road cycling routes
United States
Virginia
Spotsylvania County

Canal Path – Rappahannock River loop from Spotsylvania

Moderate

3.3

(29)

80

riders

Canal Path – Rappahannock River loop from Spotsylvania

02:33

50.3km

370m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 5, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 50.1 km for 233 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

13.7 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

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2

18.0 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.

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20.5 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.

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4

23.9 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.

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5

34.1 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 …

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B

50.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.4 km

5.23 km

3.36 km

1.90 km

1.15 km

1.02 km

203 m

Surfaces

43.0 km

5.45 km

1.03 km

786 m

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Saturday 27 June

27°C

21°C

63 %

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