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Belle Island – Pedestrian bridge loop from Virginia Commonwealth University

Belle Island – Pedestrian bridge loop from Virginia Commonwealth University

Moderate

4.9

(3078)

12,400

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Belle Island – Pedestrian bridge loop from Virginia Commonwealth University

01:00

17.2km

150m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: April 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.67 km

Oregon Hill Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take a quick detour off the North Bank Trail to the Oregon Hill Overlook, where there are stellar views of the James River. This scenic viewpoint is a perfect photo spot and a local favorite in Richmond.

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4.21 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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4.93 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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12.2 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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12.6 km

Pedestrian bridge

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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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17.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.88 km

4.28 km

3.17 km

2.24 km

325 m

265 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.61 km

5.45 km

3.13 km

509 m

426 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

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Friday 8 May

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Oregon Hill Overlook

Belle Island

JRPS Maintenance Access Trail

JRPS Maintenance Access Trail

Pedestrian bridge

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