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Brown's Island – Dock Street Park loop from Richmond Staples Mill Road

Brown's Island – Dock Street Park loop from Richmond Staples Mill Road

Moderate

2.6

(30)

riders

Brown's Island – Dock Street Park loop from Richmond Staples Mill Road

02:14

47.9km

270m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.8 km for 106 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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19.8 km

Dry Bed of the Kanawha Canal

Lake

20.4 km

LOVE Sign on Brown's Island

Highlight • Monument

Located close to the heart of downtown, this park offers stunning views of the James River and Haxall Canal. Throughout the park, you'll find several statues, including the Emancipation and Freedom Monument.

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20.4 km

Brown's Island

Highlight • Natural

Brown's Island is a popular destination for running, walking and sightseeing. The park is home to the Emancipation and Freedom Monument. From the island there are also great views of …

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21.0 km

JRPS

Forest

21.6 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.

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23.5 km

UCI World Course (Zwift)

Highlight • Cycleway

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24.0 km

Richmond Street Art Murals

Highlight • Monument

25.6 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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25.6 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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33.3 km

Maymont Park

Highlight • Structure

Maymont is a sprawling estate and park with plenty to see and do. Stroll around the Italian or Japanese gardens, explore the arboretum, pet a goat at the farm and …

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47.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.6 km

12.0 km

10.9 km

8.39 km

1.94 km

171 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.8 km

12.5 km

388 m

123 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 24 August

31°C

16°C

28 %

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Brown's Island – Dock Street Park loop from Richmond Staples Mill Road

LOVE Sign on Brown's Island

Brown's Island

T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge

UCI World Course (Zwift)

Richmond Street Art Murals

Dock Street Park

View of the James River and Downtown Richmond

Maymont Park

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