Richmond, VA

144 readers

2 users here now

Happenings, news, lost pets, and other things Richmond, VA!

Credits: Banner image by Jeff Horne, used under CC BY 2.0.

founded 1 year ago

MODERATORS

[email protected]

Best Places for a Run? (self.rva)

submitted 1 year ago by RunningInRVA to c/rva

3 comments fedilink hide all child comments

My handle gives it away, but I enjoy running. Richmond is beautiful and I have a few places to run that I really enjoy.

Top spot is the Fan. I love the architecture, friendly cars, and people watching.

James River park system is also a favorite. There’s a challenging loop around Forest Hill park that gets me going and then you can head for a quick dip in the river to cool off.

What are your top spots?

top 3 comments

sorted by: hot top controversial new old

[–] BongRipsMcGee420 1 points 1 year ago

I've seen cottonmouths at Forest Hill where the lake drains into the river. Hopefully confined to that area, but keep an eye out. I like Belle Isle the most, I like to sprint up to the top using the little path between the lake and covered picnic table area.

[–] Alteon 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Late response, just joined group:

Buttermilk Trail
Hollywood Cemetery Riverside Trail
Brown's Isle Pipeline (can do this one while doing the Belle Isle Loop and crossover at 14th St. Bridge.
Pony Pastures Park Trails

I always loved running down Monument, Arthur Ashe Boulevard, and Cary/Main Street.

[–] RunningInRVA 1 points 11 months ago

Better late than never and welcome. Pipeline is good but check the water level first. I think above 5.5 feet it can get a little wet getting onto the pipeline.