Highlights: James River, bird watching Distance: 3.6 miles out and back Elevation change: 128 feet Difficulty level: Easy Trailhead Parking: North Bank Park, 1941 Texas Ave., Richmond VA Website: James River Park and AllTrails Beer Pairings: Strangeways Brewing, Scott’s Addition—Zappa On Strat IPA & Less Than Zero IPA The Hike: Texas Beach is a popular […]
Highlights: River views, wetlands, bird watching Distance: 2.7 mile loop Elevation change: 26 feet Difficulty level: Easy Trailhead Parking: Pony Pasture Park, 7200 Riverside Drive, Richmond Website: James River Park and AllTrails Beer Pairings: Veil Brewing Co. (Forest Hill)—Stay Hydrate IPA & Crucial Taunt Double IPA The Hike: The Pony Pasture has been a favorite
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Highlights: River views, Great Shiplock Park, Pipeline, Brown’s Island Distance: 5.4 miles, out and back Elevation change: 143 feet Difficulty level: moderate Website: James River Parks Parking: Great Ship Lock Park, 2803 Dock St, Richmond, VA 23223 Beer pairings: Triple Crossing Brewery-Nelson Triangles IPA & Triple Crossing DDH Falcon Smash The Hike: Parking can often
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Highlights: Great river and city views, Flood Wall, Brown’s Island Distance: 6.6 miles, out and back Elevation change: 286 feet Difficulty level: moderate Website: James River Park system Parking: Ancarrow’s Landing, 1200 Brander St, Richmond, VA 23224 Beer pairings: Legend Brewery-Oak Aged Brown Ale and Legend Hazey Days IPA The Hike: There are several starting
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Highlights: Great river and city views, Belle Isle, Texas Beach Distance: 7 miles, loop Elevation change: 540 feet Difficulty level: Moderate Website: James River Park system Parking: Pump House Parking Lot, Pump House Drive, Richmond VA 23221 Beer pairings: Ardent Brewery-X IPA & Ardent Dark Rye Stout The Hike: This is one of our favorite
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