Virginia Capital Trail
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Virginia Capital Trail
Nonprofit
Backcountry Trail
Frontcountry Trail
Rail Trail
Urban Trail
- Length
51.7 miles
- Elevation Gain
--
- Route Type
out & back
- Length
51.7 miles - Elevation Gain
-- - Route Type
out & back
The Virginia Capital Trail is a dedicated, paved pedestrian and bicycle trail that connects the Commonwealth's past and present capitals of Jamestown and Richmond along the Scenic Route 5 corridor. The Trail traverses approximately 52 miles, four jurisdictions, and more than 400 years of history along one of the first inland routes in North America.
Photo by Doug Ellis.
Photo by Doug Ellis.
Trail opening November 21, 2006. Photo by Doug Ellis.
Greensprings boardwalk. Photo by Doug Ellis.
Location: WILLIAMSBURG to RICHMOND VA - Separated, paved trail follows historic VA-Route 5 from Richmond to Williamsburg.
- States: Virginia
- Counties: James City, Charles City, Henrico
- Cities/Townships: City of Richmond, Williamsburg, Jamestown
The Virginia Capital Trail (VCT) is a 52-mile paved, pedestrian and bicycle path that follows one of the earliest inland routes in North America. The Trail was first blazed by Native Americans including the Indians of the Powhatan Confederacy and later by the colonists from the first permanent English settlement in 1607. The VCT connects Virginia's past and present capitals of Jamestowne, Williamsburg, and Richmond along a scenic corridor that links Revolutionary and Civil War national battlefields, historic James River plantations and the homes of two U.S. Presidents, a nature preserve, and the Richmond Kanawha Canal Walk.
The VCT provides both recreational access and a safe off-road alternative for Transamerica cyclists (Bike Route 76) along the Scenic Route 5 corridor and was recently designated as the mid-point link for the East Coast Greenway. Interpretive signage, kiosks, and other enhancements are being added by the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation. This Trail was completed in October of 2015. Additional information regarding the VCT can be found on the website: http://virginiacapitaltrail.or...
Accessibility Information
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Allowed Uses:
Bicycling Dogs, on leash Hiking/Walking Snow, cross-country skiing Snow, snowshoeingOther Activities
- Camping
- Snow, snow play general
- Wildlife viewing / observation
Public Contact
Cat AnthonyVirginia Capital Trail Foundation
200 South 3rd Street
Richmond, VA 23219
[email protected] • (804) 788-6455
virginiacapitaltrail.org
Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.
More Details
- Elevation (low): 15
- Elevation (high): 35
- Elevation (cumulative): --
- Part of a Trail System? No
- National Designations: US Bike Route 76
- State Designations: VA Scenic Byway<comma> East Coast Greenway
- Surface (primary): Paved
- Surfaces (additional): Paved
- Tread Width (average): 120"
- Tread Width (minimum): 96
- Running length (minimum): --
- Tread Grade (average, percent): 2
- Tread Grade (maximum): 5
- Running length (maximum): --
- Cross-slope (average, percent): --
- Cross-slope (maximum): --
- Running length (maximum): --
- Certified as an NRT
May 31, 2007