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Belle Island – Brown's Island loop from Belle Isle

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Belle Island – Brown's Island loop from Belle Isle

Easy

4.7

(3166)

16,759

riders

Belle Island – Brown's Island loop from Belle Isle

00:56

11.0km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 503 m for 19 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.05 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

3.86 km

Flooded Quarry Pond

Highlight • Lake

An old, flooded quarry that has a boardwalk around the perimeter.

Tip by

4.41 km

Belle Island

Highlight • Lake

Belle Island is a great place for a ride. The small island is on the James River and has an easy to ride bike path that goes around the perimeter of the island.

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5.88 km

Brown's Island

Highlight • Natural

Brown's Island is a popular destination for running, walking and sightseeing. The park is home to the Emancipation and Freedom Monument. From the island there are also great views of Belle Island, the Manchester Bridge and the remains of the old Richmond and Petersburg rail bridge.

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5.88 km

LOVE Sign on Brown's Island

Highlight • Monument

Located close to the heart of downtown, this park offers stunning views of the James River and Haxall Canal. Throughout the park, you'll find several statues, including the Emancipation and Freedom Monument.

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6.59 km

View of the Old Manchester Bridge Ruins and James River

Highlight • Viewpoint

Spanning 600 acres, this park is the only urban area in the country with Class IV white water rapids located in the middle of downtown, making it a popular destination for white water rafting. This particular section of the park provides breathtaking views of the Old Manchester Bridge and the James River.

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7.20 km

T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Tyler Potterfield Bridge is built on the remains of an old hydroelectric dam. It's named for a former city planner and is open to pedestrians and cyclists and is wheelchair accessible.

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11.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.02 km

3.65 km

455 m

430 m

354 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.00 km

2.77 km

778 m

243 m

136 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 20 August

34°C

23°C

88 %

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Belle Island – Brown's Island loop from Belle Isle

JRPS Maintenance Access Trail

Flooded Quarry Pond

Belle Island

Brown's Island

LOVE Sign on Brown's Island

View of the Old Manchester Bridge Ruins and James River

T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge

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