Top 10 Safest Routes in Richmond
1
Virginia Capital Trail
52 miles
Epic car-free trail from Richmond to Williamsburg through historic Virginia countryside. Paved and well-maintained.
2
James River Park Trail
5 miles
Urban trail through James River Park with rapids views and nature. Mix of paved and natural surface.
3
Canal Walk
1.3 miles
Historic downtown path along the James River canal with interpretive signs and river views.
4
Fan District Bike Lanes
4 miles
Network of bike facilities through the historic Fan neighborhood. Tree-lined streets and character.
5
Buttermilk Trail
3 miles
Mountain bike trail through the James River Park system. Technical riding in an urban setting.
6
Boulevard Protected Lane
2 miles
Protected bikeway connecting the Fan to the Museum District.
7
Cannon Creek Greenway
4 miles
North side trail through suburban parks and natural areas.
8
Church Hill Loop
3 miles
Historic neighborhood ride through one of Richmond's oldest areas. Views, architecture, and restaurants.
9
Pocahontas State Park Trails
8 miles
Mountain bike trails through wooded state park south of the city.
10
Shiplock Park to Great Shiplock
2 miles
Riverfront path through historic locks with river and city views.
Richmond Cycling Infrastructure
100+ Miles of Bikeways
The Virginia Capital Trail is a 52-mile car-free path from Richmond to Williamsburg. The James River Park System provides urban mountain biking. Protected lanes are expanding in the Fan District and downtown.
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