Bike the Capital Trail (Four Mile Creek Park)
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The sprawling Virginia Capital Trail snakes along the James River and State Route 5, a Virginia Scenic Byway, for 52 paved miles from the state’s capital of Richmond to the historic capitals of Jamestown and Williamsburg. The trail is not built on a former railroad, but the half-mile segment in downtown Richmond is rail-with-trail, hence its rail-trail designation.
This will be a two-day ride. On Tuesday (2/17), we'll ride east from Four Mile Creek Park to Charles City Courthouse for 20 miles, have lunch, and ride back to Four Mile Creek. Total distance of 40 miles. On Wednesday (2/18), we'll ride west from Four Mile Creek Park to Richmond for 12 miles, have lunch, and ride back to Four Mile Creek. Total distance of 24 miles with an option to add another 10 miles. These two rides are optional. You can choose to do just one or both rides.
Disclaimer: GetHiking Charlottesville Organizers are not professional guides. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were riding alone. With your RSVP, you agree with this disclaimer.
Weather forecast: (as of 2/11/2026)
Tue (2/17) - High 64F, mostly cloudy.
Wed (2/18) - High 65F, mostly cloudy.
Notes:
1. This is a no drop ride. Pace is 10-14 mph. At each crossing on the trail that's controlled by a stop sign or light, we will stop and consolidate the group on the other side of the trail.
2. Reference guide: https://www.virginiacapitaltrail.org/ and
https://www.traillink.com/trail/virginia-capital-trail/.
2. Mandatory equipment: helmet, repair kit/spare tube/pump.
3. Suggested trip equipment: cool-weather gear, cash, cell phone, ID/car keys, sunglasses, snack/drink, cable lock. Leave change of clothes and water (for rinsing) in your vehicle.
4. A final itinerary or cancellation notice will be posted 2 days before the ride.
Tentative Itinerary: Events are optional and subject to change. Times are approximate.
Tue (2/17):
10 am - Meet at Four Mile Creek Park, 3256 New Market Rd, Henrico.
10:30 am - Ride east to Charles City Courthouse for 20 miles.
12:30 pm - Have lunch at Culs Courthouse Grille, Charles City.
1:30 pm - Ride back to Four Mile Creek for another 20 miles.
Wed (2/18):
10 am - Meet at Four Mile Creek Park.
10:30 am - Ride west to Richmond for 12 miles, turn around, and ride 2 miles back to restaurant for lunch.
12 pm - Have lunch at Island Shrimp Co Rocketts Landing (11 Orleans St, Richmond). Go to https://www.islandshrimpco.com/ for menu.
1 pm - Ride back to Four Mile Creek for another 10 miles with an option to do another 10 miles.
3 pm - Travel safely back home.