Suggestions for Hiking near Richmond

Jay H. • October 19, 2009Hike or bike the loop: North Bank trail to Belle Island, then up Buttermilk or River trail, cross Nickel Bridge and take North Bank back to Texas Ave. Don't forget to wave to the bears at Maymont.

Lauren B. • September 4, 2014Great for hikes and family gatherings. Sit on the rocks or swim, kayak or raft down the river from here

Date Night Is... • April 29, 2013Date Night Is... a wander down the Canal Walk with a stop in the graffiti building to check out the artwork! Wonderful views on the river as well.

Jeff R. • April 19, 2015The views are incredible if you hike or mountain bike to the high ground. The rocks on the river are really cool. Great place to relax, hike, walk a dog, mountain bike, sunbathe, or just enjoy nature

Kaitlin • September 6, 2015So cool. Amazing views, lots of history.

Richard H. • February 2, 2012Go here for locally roasted coffee by Blanchards, locally churned ice cream by Bev's, over 12 taps of great beer, and live music most weekends. Great reward after that hard hike or bike ride.

John F. • February 1, 2013This is an awesome place check it out you'll enjoy the hike

Andrea M. • January 6, 2019A pretty river area trail near railroad tracks. Cars get stuck here for hours behind trains.

Lauren B. • September 23, 2015Great place to hike

Laurie S. • June 11, 2017The Mansion Tour is a must! Takes half a day to finish the hike around the grounds including seeing the mansion wear comfy shoes :)

Lauren B. • September 4, 2014Fun walk - hidden park on the river - good for exploring

Lauren B. • September 23, 2015Great to hike

Justin B. • August 2, 2012If hiking off the paved trail, beware of poison ivy!

Jason • January 28, 2010Nice park with lots of options. Fishing, nature trails, disc golf, grills for cooking/bbqing.

Sandy O. • October 9, 2019A great neighborhood to live in... convenient to medical, dining and shopping!

mtnbke • August 17, 2011Great place for MTB in RVA after a rain. Drains really well and very rideable! Also, the best half-pipe in Richmond!

Majed A. • March 23, 2020Narrow metallic bridge over the pipes. Is not the wow things to see or to experience.

Blanning T. • December 3, 2012Great warm up for Buttermilk.