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Dock Street Park – Virginia Capital Trail loop from Richmond Staples Mill Road

Dock Street Park – Virginia Capital Trail loop from Richmond Staples Mill Road

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4.7

(1710)

9,577

riders

Dock Street Park – Virginia Capital Trail loop from Richmond Staples Mill Road

05:51

118km

540m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very 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: June 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 105 km for 61 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.2 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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29.1 km

Fort Harrison

Highlight • Historical Site

During the Civil War, Fort Harrison was an important line of defence for Richmond.

On September 29, 1864, Union soldiers captured the fort in the Battle of Chaffin's Farm.

Today, …

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50.9 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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75.8 km

Richmond National Battlefield Park

Highlight • Historical Site

This park pays hommage to 13 American Civil War sites in and around Richmond. The park is big – totalling over 3,000 acres. It's been preserved to look as it …

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84.1 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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103 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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104 km

UCI World Course (Zwift)

Highlight • Cycleway

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105 km

Virginia State Capitol

Highlight • Historical Site

The Virginia State Capitol in Richmond has served as the seat of the Virginia General Assembly for over two centuries. Designed by Thomas Jefferson and inspired by classical Roman architecture, …

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118 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

58.7 km

32.6 km

11.5 km

9.83 km

5.14 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

93.6 km

17.5 km

5.84 km

514 m

357 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Thursday 4 June

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Dock Street Park – Virginia Capital Trail loop from Richmond Staples Mill Road

Dock Street Park

Fort Harrison

Presquile National Wildlife Refuge

Richmond National Battlefield Park

Virginia Capital Trail

View of the James River and Downtown Richmond

UCI World Course (Zwift)

Virginia State Capitol

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