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Belle Island – LOVE Sign on Brown's Island loop from Belle Isle

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Belle Island – LOVE Sign on Brown's Island loop from Belle Isle

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4.7

(6207)

11,000

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Belle Island – LOVE Sign on Brown's Island loop from Belle Isle

01:11

15.7km

100m

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: April 27, 2026

Tips

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 5.35 km for 23 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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957 m

JRPS Maintenance Access Trail

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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 …

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2.78 km

Flooded Quarry Pond

Highlight • Lake

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

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3.33 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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4.79 km

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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5.78 km

View of the Old Manchester Bridge Ruins and James River

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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 …

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6.39 km

T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge

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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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7.30 km

Pipeline Overlook

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Pipeline Overlook offers relaxing sounds of rushing water and provides excellent views of the James River. The area has attractions such as museums, restaurants, and the James River Park system, offering plenty of things to do.

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9.34 km

View of the James River and Downtown Richmond

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This spot provides fantastic views of the James River and the downtown area. A pleasant trail runs along the river, connecting to other parks in the vicinity.

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15.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.06 km

3.05 km

2.80 km

1.34 km

339 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.25 km

4.44 km

4.14 km

710 m

136 m

Elevation

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Monday 25 May

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Belle Island – LOVE Sign on Brown's Island loop from Belle Isle

JRPS Maintenance Access Trail

Flooded Quarry Pond

Belle Island

LOVE Sign on Brown's Island

View of the Old Manchester Bridge Ruins and James River

T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge

Pipeline Overlook

View of the James River and Downtown Richmond

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