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Belle Island – Belle Isle Park loop from Virginia Commonwealth University

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Belle Island – Belle Isle Park loop from Virginia Commonwealth University

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(19)

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Belle Island – Belle Isle Park loop from Virginia Commonwealth University

01:13

15.0km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.86 km

Dry Bed of the Kanawha Canal

Lake

4.38 km

Flooded Quarry Pond

Highlight • Lake

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

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4.93 km

Belle Island

Highlight • Lake

Belle Island is a great place for a ride. The small island is on the James River and has an easy to ride bike path that goes around the perimeter of the island.

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5.61 km

Belle Isle Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Belle Isle is a park in the city of Richmond. It is surrounded by the waters of the James River. A place to jog or relax the mind.

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9.91 km

JRPS Maintenance Access Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

JRPS Maintenance Access Trail is a flat, crushed gravel road. It is connected to the Reedy Creek trail and the Buttermilk Trail. It is not a very challenging path as …

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10.3 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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15.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.08 km

4.90 km

2.45 km

1.80 km

519 m

193 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.02 km

3.60 km

2.85 km

448 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Belle Island – Belle Isle Park loop from Virginia Commonwealth University

Flooded Quarry Pond

Belle Island

Belle Isle Park

JRPS Maintenance Access Trail

Pedestrian bridge

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