Historic Tredegar Iron Works – Pedestrian bridge loop from Richmond

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Historic Tredegar Iron Works – Pedestrian bridge loop from Richmond

Moderate

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(1035)

19,448

hikers

Historic Tredegar Iron Works – Pedestrian bridge loop from Richmond

04:02

15.4km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

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Richmond National Battlefield Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1.04 km

JRPS

Forest

1.97 km

Historic Tredegar Iron Works

Highlight • Historical Site

Richmond was the capital of the Confederacy during the Civil War. Two key historic sites are located here: Chimborazo Hospital, the largest hospital camp of the Confederacy, and Tredegar Iron …

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2.49 km

Dry Bed of the Kanawha Canal

Lake

3.25 km

Viewpoint

4.66 km

Parking, Texas Beach, North Bank Trail junction

Highlight • Parking

The North Bank Trail intersects the side trails to Texas Beach and the Texas Beach parking area, which is a viable alternative if the parking lots at either end of …

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10.6 km

22nd Street Parking and Stone Steps Trail Access

Highlight • Parking

One of several public parking lots at access points to the James River Park network. Some of the nearby trails are accessed by stone steps. A good option if other parking lots along the route are full.

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10.7 km

Pedestrian bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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11.2 km