Virginia Capital Trail
Phases:
Greensprings | Chickahominy Riverfront | Sherwood Forest | Charles City Courthouse
New Market Heights | Varina | Richmond Riverfront
Click on a section of the trail for more information
From the Canal Walk in the heart of Richmond’s upscale Shockoe Valley to the Governor’s Mansion in Colonial Williamsburg, the Virginia Capital Trail will traverse a beautiful landscape as it parallels historic Route 5. The approximately 54-mile trail will travel through portions of Henrico, Charles City, and James City counties along the way as it connects the previous capitals of Jamestown (1607-1699) and Williamsburg (1699-1780) to its current capital of Richmond (1780-present).
The Trail will range in width between eight and ten feet, and will be paved throughout its entire length to accommodate all modes of non-motorized transportation. Construction of the Trail will take place in phases. Walkers, joggers and bicyclists are enjoying the first two phases, both located in James City County.
Capital Trail Foundation
The Virginia Capital Trail Foundation (VCTF) is a public-private partnership whose mission is to support and promote the construction, public use and ongoing enhancement of the Virginia Capital Trail. As working partners on this unique project, the VCTF and VDOT are committed to fulfilling the vision of former governor Mark Warner with the continued support of Governor Tim Kaine to ensure the Trail becomes a cultural asset and source of regional pride for the Commonwealth.
If you would like to support the Foundation, or have questions about the Virginia Capital Trail, please send an email to info@virginiacapitaltrail.org or visit the Foundation’s Web site.
