Near Riverside Preserve Loop Trail
Rappahannock River viewed from Riverside Preserve (fairly low water September 2021).

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Riverside Preserve Loop Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
Riverside Preserve offers a loop trail around the property perimeter along the Rappahannock River
1.7
mi
Distance
143
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
FishingRiver/Creek

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.74mi
Distance
143ft
Elevation Gain
143ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
438ft
High Point
324ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
This route starts from the small parking lot at the bottom of the dirt access road. The first part of the hike crosses a large field with wide trails mowed in the grass. At the far end of the field, the path continues in a loop through a wooded area, with a portion of the trail along the bank of the river. The loop can be taken in either direction. The hike used portions of shorter trails marked by several colors on the trees, but they have already faded significantly. Just stay on the trail and off of the adjacent posted private property!

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