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Brown's Island – Historic Tredegar Iron Works loop from Richmond

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Brown's Island – Historic Tredegar Iron Works loop from Richmond

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Brown's Island – Historic Tredegar Iron Works loop from Richmond

02:02

7.72km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Richmond National Battlefield Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.60 km

JRPS

Forest

2.17 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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2.30 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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2.32 km

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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2.59 km

Historic Tredegar Iron Works

Highlight • Historical Site

Richmond was the capital of the Confederacy during the Civil War. Two key historic sites are located here: Chimborazo Hospital, the largest hospital camp of the Confederacy, and Tredegar Iron …

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4.34 km

Flooded Quarry Pond

Highlight • Lake

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

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4.95 km

Iron Foundry Ruins

Ruins

5.60 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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5.75 km

22nd Street Parking and Stone Steps Trail Access

Highlight • Parking

One of several public parking lots at access points to the James River Park network. Some of the nearby trails are accessed by stone steps. A good option if other parking lots along the route are full.

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7.72 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.81 km

1.14 km

560 m

134 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.18 km

1.46 km

1.24 km

1.23 km

318 m

212 m

Elevation

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Brown's Island – Historic Tredegar Iron Works loop from Richmond

T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge

Brown's Island

LOVE Sign on Brown's Island

Historic Tredegar Iron Works

Flooded Quarry Pond

Pedestrian bridge

22nd Street Parking and Stone Steps Trail Access

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