60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Richmond

Philip Riggan spends much of his free time outdoors and considers his hikes in Montana at Glacier National Park his favorites, although he has enjoyed hiking along the Appalachian Trail in Virginia as well. Since he hung up his soccer cleats, he has devoted more time to riding bikes, hiking, and paddling. He is lucky enough to have his family join him on many of his outings. He also volunteers in Richmond-area parks and public spaces and appreciates all the wonderful and generous people he has met who share a common goal to increase respect for our natural environment. Phil holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Richmond and a master’s degree in urban planning from Virginia Commonwealth University. After 23 years in the media business, he switched careers in 2016 and became a transportation planner for the Richmond Regional Planning District Commission, focusing on bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and improving connections to mass transit. Nathan Lott holds a journalism degree from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. The son of an Air Force officer, he has lived and traveled widely in the United States, Europe, and the Near East. He credits his parents with fostering the appreciation for history, culture, and the natural world that serves him well as a writer.

Overview Map


Map Legend


Acknowledgments


Foreword


Preface


60 Hikes by Category


Introduction


Richmond Central





Brown’s Island/Potterfield Bridge Loop
Byrd Park/Pump House Park
Deep Run Park
Forest Hill Park
James River Park Loop
James River Park Main Area
Joseph Bryan Park
Lewis G. Larus Park
North Bank Park
Pony Pasture Rapids
Powhite Park
Richmond Slave Trail
Virginia Capital Trail


South of the James





Amelia Wildlife Management Area
Appomattox River Trail
Dutch Gap Conservation Area
Mid-Lothian Mines Park
Petersburg National Battlefield Park
Pocahontas State Park
Powhatan State Park
Powhatan Wildlife Management Area
R. Garland Dodd Park at Point of Rocks
Robious Landing Park
Rockwood Park


East to Williamsburg and Tidewater





Beaverdam Park
Chippokes Plantation State Park
Cold Harbor Battlefield, Richmond National Battlefield Park
Cumberland Marsh Natural Area Preserve
Dorey Park
Greensprings Greenway
Hog Island Wildlife Management Area
Malvern Hill Battlefield, Richmond National Battlefield Park
Newport News Park
Wahrani Nature Park
Waller Mill Park
York River State Park


North to Fredericksburg and the Northern Neck





Belle Isle State Park
Caledon State Park and Natural Area
Canal Path/Rappahannock River Heritage Trail
Crow’s Nest Natural Area Preserve
Lake Anna State Park
Motts Run Reservoir
North Anna Battlefield Park
Poor Farm Park
Spotsylvania Court House Battlefield
Westmoreland State Park
Zoar State Forest


West to Charlottesville and Central Virginia





Bear Creek Lake State Park
Fluvanna Heritage Trail
Hardware River Wildlife Management Area
High Bridge Trail State Park
Ivy Creek Natural Area
Leakes Mill Park
Observatory Hill
Ragged Mountain Natural Area
Rivanna Trail
Saunders-Monticello Trail
Scheier Natural Area
Twin Lakes State Park
Walnut Creek Park


Appendix A: Local Shopping for Hikers


Appendix B: Clubs and Organizations


Index


About the Authors