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Brown's Island – Virginia Washington Monument loop from Richmond

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Brown's Island – Virginia Washington Monument loop from Richmond

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Brown's Island – Virginia Washington Monument loop from Richmond

01:44

6.51km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 2, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Richmond National Battlefield Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.55 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 …

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1.65 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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2.22 km

JRPS

Forest

2.76 km

Manchester Bridge overpass south

Highlight • Viewpoint

Looking across the James River before passing underneath Manchester Bridge offers good views of the Richmond skyline.

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2.85 km

Mayo Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Mayo Bridge provides good views of the James River and its endemic wildlife, including great blue herons, bald eagles, and ospreys.

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5.31 km

Virginia State Capitol

Highlight • Historical Site

The Virginia State Capitol in Richmond has served as the seat of the Virginia General Assembly for over two centuries. Designed by Thomas Jefferson and inspired by classical Roman architecture, …

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5.67 km

Virginia Washington Monument

Highlight • Monument

In Richmond’s Capitol Square, a striking statue of George Washington rises above the crowd. Cast in bronze, Washington sits tall on horseback, while figures like Jefferson and Patrick Henry stand …

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5.80 km

A literary and historical museum celebrating the life and legacy of Edgar Allan Poe in Poe's hometown of Richmond, Virginia.
Museum Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
poemuseum.org

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6.51 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.92 km

313 m

207 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.01 km

1.28 km

788 m

366 m

< 100 m

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Today

Sunday 5 July

37°C

22°C

82 %

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Brown's Island – Virginia Washington Monument loop from Richmond

Brown's Island

T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge

Manchester Bridge overpass south

Great climbing wall

Mayo Bridge

Virginia State Capitol

Virginia Washington Monument

Edgar Allan Poe Museum

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