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James River North Bank hike
Richmond, Virginia, USA

James River North Bank hike

Length3.7 mi
Elev. Gain406.7 ft
Est. Steps8500
Trail
Restrooms
Parking
Places to sit
Kid friendly
Dog friendly
Scenic view
Historic site
Forest
Lake or River
Created by John

James River North Bank hike Introduction

James River North Bank hike is a 3.7 mile (8,500-step) route located near Richmond, Virginia, USA. This route has an elevation gain of about 406.7 ft and is rated as medium. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
Richmond City Park trail along the James River. Access Hollywood cemetery to see the graves of three American presidents; Tyler, Monroe, and Davis. Some decent incline and rocks and mud.

Attractions Near James River North Bank hike

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James Monroe Tomb

Historical
The James Monroe Tomb is the burial place of United States President James Monroe in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia, United States. The principal feature of the tomb is an architecturally unusual cast iron cage, designed by Albert Lybrock and installed in 1859, after Monroe's body was moved from Marble Cemetery in New York City.

Richmond, Virginia

Place
Richmond () is the capital city of the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and the Greater Richmond Region. Richmond was incorporated in 1742 and has been an independent city since 1871.As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 204,214; in 2018, the population was estimated to be 228,783, making Richmond the fourth-most populous city in Virginia.

Hollywood Cemetery (Richmond, Virginia)

Place
Hollywood Cemetery is a large, sprawling cemetery located next to Richmond, Virginia's Oregon Hill neighborhood at 412 South Cherry Street. Characterized by rolling hills and winding paths overlooking the James River, it is the resting place of two United States Presidents, James Monroe and John Tyler, as well as the only Confederate States President, Jefferson Davis.

Open High School (Virginia)

School
Open High School is an alternative public high school in urban Oregon Hill in Richmond, Virginia. It was established in 1972 with the intention of helping students become independent, self-determined thinkers and learners. Students volunteer at a variety of places, take college courses for high school and college credit, and independently develop and maintain a class schedule.

Texas Beach

Place
Texas Beach in Richmond, Virginia is a riverside area located south of Maymont and west of Hollywood Cemetery. The area is named Texas Beach after Texas Avenue in the Maymont neighborhood, which was the original street to reach the recreation area. Today, it served via the North Bank Trail. The area is home to numerous river beaches, a skatepark, and mountain bike trails.

Texas Beach Skate Park

Place
Texas Beach Skate Park, also known asTreasure Island Community Skate Park, is a DIYskatepark located within the planned Riverview Community Park in theTexas Beach riverside area on the north bank of the James River inRichmond, Virginia, United States.Under ongoing construction and expansion by a group of local-area skateboardersand volunteers, with additional support and organizational assistance from theRichmond Area Skateboard Alliance (RASA), theskatepark comprises two separate concrete slabs, the older lower levelconsisting of the original Texas Beach DIY skate spot, and the newer upperlevel poured in 2019.

Grave Marker

Historical

North Bank Trail

Tourist Attraction

Oregon Hill Overlook

Tourist Attraction

John Tyler's tomb

Historical

Comments

Celeste
2024/08/18
Carlo
2024/10/23
Last updated: Dec 1, 2025

Route Details

Length

3.7 mi

Elev. Gain

406.7 ft

Est. Steps

8500
Created by
John
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