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Dock Street Park – Virginia Capital Trail loop from Woodland Heights

Dock Street Park – Virginia Capital Trail loop from Woodland Heights

Moderate

3.5

(20)

riders

Dock Street Park – Virginia Capital Trail loop from Woodland Heights

03:35

77.3km

380m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.37 km for 248 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

4.10 km

JRPS

Forest

4.67 km

T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Tyler Potterfield Bridge is built on the remains of an old hydroelectric dam. It's named for a former city planner and is open to pedestrians and cyclists and is wheelchair accessible.

Tip by

5.50 km

Haxall Canal

Lake

7.20 km

Richmond Street Art Murals

Highlight • Monument

8.78 km

Dock Street Park

Highlight • Parking

This spot provides fantastic views of the James River and the downtown area. A pleasant trail runs along the river, connecting to other parks in the vicinity.

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8.78 km

View of the James River and Downtown Richmond

Highlight • Viewpoint

This spot provides fantastic views of the James River and the downtown area. A pleasant trail runs along the river, connecting to other parks in the vicinity.

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41.1 km

Presquile National Wildlife Refuge

Highlight • Natural

This refuge is one of four that makes up the Eastern Rivers National Wildlife Refuge Complex. The island provides important habitat for migratory birds and wintering waterfowl. The marsh, swamp …

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50.9 km

Virginia Capital Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a great bike path connecting Jamestown and Richmond. It follows the Scenic Route 5 for 52 miles (83 km), passing through more than 400 years of history.

Along …

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70.8 km