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

04:34

103km

560m

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: November 6, 2026

Tips

The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 9.67 km for 576 m

After 41.9 km for 256 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

15.4 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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17.8 km

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 the trail, you'll find restrooms, restaurants, bike shops, convenience stores, picnic areas and historic sites.

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42.0 km

Turkey Island Creek Conservation Area

Nature Reserve

44.0 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 and fields are also home to nesting bald eagles.

Tobacco magnate A. D Williams gave the land in his will to be used for wildlife. Previously, it was used as a farm and plantation.

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49.3 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 would have during the civil war and its wild meadows and old forests are home to diverse wildlife.

At the park, you can visit Tredegar Iron Works and Chimborazo Hospital, among other historical sites.

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75.7 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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77.0 km