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Maymont Park – JRPS Maintenance Access Trail loop from Virginia Commonwealth University

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Virginia

Richmond

Maymont Park – JRPS Maintenance Access Trail loop from Virginia Commonwealth University

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14,656

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Maymont Park – JRPS Maintenance Access Trail loop from Virginia Commonwealth University

02:36

32.2km

270m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.49 km for 289 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

2.98 km

Maymont Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Maymont Park is a 100-acre park on the banks of the James River. It contains Maymont Mansion, now a historic museum, a nature center and numerous benches and picnic areas. Bike are prohibited on some of the paths, but there are many spots within the park that are great for a relaxing break during a long ride.

Tip by

4.46 km

North Bank Trail Parking

Highlight • Parking

The North Bank Trail has parking at both ends. The trail runs east to west, and on the east end, parking is at the Bell Isle Parking lot, but here on the west end, there is a parking lot with a restroom. This west-end parking area also provides access to the Texas Beach Trail.

Tip by

6.23 km

Viewpoint

7.03 km

Oregon Hill Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take a quick detour off the North Bank Trail to the Oregon Hill Overlook, where there are stellar views of the James River. This scenic viewpoint is a perfect photo spot and a local favorite in Richmond.

Tip by

8.86 km

James River and Kanawha Canal

Lake

16.0 km

JRPS Maintenance Access Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

JRPS Maintenance Access Trail is a flat, crushed gravel road. It is connected to the Reedy Creek trail and the Buttermilk Trail. It is not a very challenging path as it is mostly flat, but it offers great views of the James River.

Tip by

18.0 km

Quarry Pond

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful pond that was created when an old quarry was filled with water. This is a popular spot for people to come to relax and enjoy the wonderful views of the pond and the James River.

Tip by

18.4 km

Belle Isle

Nature Reserve

19.1 km

Belle Island

Highlight • Trail

Belle Island is a great place for a ride. The small island is on the James River and on it, you will find a mix of hills and flat single track. The trails are usually well maintained.

Tip by

20.0 km

Canal Lock Ruins

Ruins

22.4 km

Forest Hill Park

Highlight • Forest

A beautiful park in the heart of Richmond where you can walk, run and relax.

Tip by

23.3 km

Forest Hill Park

Highlight • Forest

Forest Hill Park is a 105-acre historic urban park. The park is home to bald eagle, river otter, and great blue heron, which are not common to find in an urban park. The park also has hiking and biking trails, picnic areas and public restrooms.

Tip by

32.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.3 km

8.02 km

5.84 km

2.35 km

1.49 km

702 m

Surfaces

12.9 km

6.36 km

6.20 km

3.30 km

1.82 km

1.01 km

548 m

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Maymont Park – JRPS Maintenance Access Trail loop from Virginia Commonwealth University

Maymont Park

North Bank Trail Parking

Oregon Hill Overlook

JRPS Maintenance Access Trail

Quarry Pond

Belle Island

Forest Hill Park

Forest Hill Park

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