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Virginia Capital Trail, Richmond

4.7
#4 of 10 in Outdoors in Richmond
Biking Trail · Hidden Gem · Jogging Path
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  • By timm407
    First time here.... started at the Great Shiplock Park and walked to the downtown area. Really scenic. Lots of activity and this would be a great pace to ride bikes or roll along on a skateboard...  more »
  • By bdaygirl
    Beautiful 75 degree day got us out on the trail from mm 20-30. We parked at the Charles City courthouse since it has bathrooms. Good combination of sun and shade but those corn fields can be pretty....  more »
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