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Forest Hill Park – Robert Lee Bridge loop from Virginia Commonwealth University

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United States

Virginia

Richmond

Forest Hill Park – Robert Lee Bridge loop from Virginia Commonwealth University

Hard

3.2

(19)

riders

Forest Hill Park – Robert Lee Bridge loop from Virginia Commonwealth University

01:35

20.4km

220m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. 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: June 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.36 km for 185 m

After 14.2 km for 92 m

After 17.3 km for 189 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.88 km

Pump House Park

Highlight • Monument

Pump House Park was built at the end of the 19th century to serve the Richmond city waterworks.

The impressive Victorian gothic style building will be converted into a visitor's centre or James River museum in the future.

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9.18 km

Forest Hill Park Lake

Highlight • Lake

Forest Hill Park Lake is a popular destination for boaters, fisherman and runners. There is a path that runs along the bank of the lake, so you can get a …

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10.5 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 …

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11.4 km

Forest Hill Park

Highlight • Forest

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

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13.5 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 …

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15.8 km

JRPS

Forest

16.4 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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17.3 km

Robert Lee Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Great views. There is a separate bicycle lane keeping you safe.

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17.6 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.

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20.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.91 km

4.00 km

3.80 km

2.96 km

1.75 km

1.01 km

Surfaces

5.87 km

5.55 km

5.03 km

2.03 km

847 m

816 m

277 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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Forest Hill Park – Robert Lee Bridge loop from Virginia Commonwealth University

Pump House Park

Forest Hill Park Lake

Forest Hill Park

Forest Hill Park

JRPS Maintenance Access Trail

T. Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge

Robert Lee Bridge

Oregon Hill Overlook

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