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James River Park Pony Pasture – Pony Pasture loop from Midlothian

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James River Park Pony Pasture – Pony Pasture loop from Midlothian

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James River Park Pony Pasture – Pony Pasture loop from Midlothian

02:57

48.3km

290m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 24, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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19.2 km

Huguenot Flatwater Park

Highlight • River

This is one of the more secluded stretches of parkland along the James River; if you're okay with running along Riverside Drive, which doesn't have much of a shoulder but …

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22.5 km

Pony Pasture rapids

Highlight • River

Class II rapids that are popular with kayakers during times of high water, and with waders when the water level is low. You might see visitors exploring the shallows during the hot, summer months.

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22.8 km

James River Park Pony Pasture

Highlight • River

The trails in Pony Pasture Park offer a nice loop run. Please pay attention to where you're going: Partly to watch out for slower-moving folks on this shared-use trail, but …

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23.4 km

Pony Pasture-Wetlands bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A small wooden footbridge connects the Pony Pasture area with the nearby park known as the Wetlands.

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23.7 km

Pony Pasture

Highlight • River

Pony Pasture is a very popular spot for running, hiking and bird watching. There are also picnic spots, restrooms and areas for fishing.

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30.1 km

Lewis G. Larus Park

Highlight • Forest

Lewis G. Larus Park is a beautiful wooded park. There are several different hiking and biking trails to choose from, and the park is normally not too busy.

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48.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.4 km

21.8 km

1.38 km

881 m

714 m

116 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.0 km

14.6 km

2.49 km

239 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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James River Park Pony Pasture – Pony Pasture loop from Midlothian

Huguenot Flatwater Park

Pony Pasture rapids

James River Park Pony Pasture

Pony Pasture-Wetlands bridge

Pony Pasture

Lewis G. Larus Park

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