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Pump House Park – Pedestrian bridge loop from Virginia Commonwealth University

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Richmond

Pump House Park – Pedestrian bridge loop from Virginia Commonwealth University

Moderate

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(4878)

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Pump House Park – Pedestrian bridge loop from Virginia Commonwealth University

02:42

41.3km

280m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.85 km for 173 m

After 6.49 km for 97 m

After 30.0 km for 125 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.26 km

Pump House Park

Highlight • Monument

Pump House Park was built at the end of the 19th century to serve the Richmond city waterworks.

The impressive Victorian gothic style building will be converted into a visitor's centre or James River museum in the future.

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4.90 km

Maymont Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Maymont Park is a 100-acre park on the banks of the James River. It contains Maymont Mansion, now a historic museum, a nature center and numerous benches and picnic areas. …

Tip by

9.67 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

11.2 km

Quarry Pond

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful pond that was created when an old quarry was filled with water. This is a popular spot for people to come to relax and enjoy the wonderful views of the pond and the James River.

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11.3 km

Flooded Quarry Pond

Highlight • Lake

An old, flooded quarry that has a boardwalk around the perimeter.

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11.9 km

Iron Foundry Ruins

Ruins

12.6 km

Pedestrian bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A spiral staircase leads to a pedestrian walkway that crosses the railroad tracks. The bridge connects the Buttermilk Trail to the High Water, Low Water, and JRPS Maintenance Trails.

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12.6 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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21.5 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.

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28.8 km

UR EcoCorridor

Forest

29.9 km

Westhampton Lake

Lake

41.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

8.53 km

8.09 km

6.02 km

5.75 km

964 m

380 m

Surfaces

16.6 km

11.9 km

6.59 km

3.34 km

1.74 km

1.21 km

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Friday 22 May

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13°C

66 %

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Pump House Park – Pedestrian bridge loop from Virginia Commonwealth University

Pump House Park

Maymont Park

Oregon Hill Overlook

Quarry Pond

Flooded Quarry Pond

Pedestrian bridge

JRPS Maintenance Access Trail

Pony Pasture Park

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