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Virginia Capital Trail, Richmond

4.7
#4 of 11 in Outdoors in Richmond
Biking Trail · Hidden Gem · Jogging Path
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  • By USACannondale
    Super smooth (except for a very short stretch that had some root impact) on a racing road bike, road in rain and still had good traction, just go straight and don't brake or accelerate through wood...  more »
  • By VirginiaLove2Travel
    First, we live in Virginia Beach so hills are really not existent. We have ridden starting in Jamestown but also not hilly. So we decided to come to Richmond for the weekend and ride the trail East....  more »
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