Near Colonial Heights Appomattox River Trail - Northern Section
Historic railroad embankment.

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Colonial Heights Appomattox River Trail - Northern Section

4.4 (5 Ratings)
An extremely popular trail for people walking, running, and riding their bikes.
3.1
mi
Distance
31
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsRiver/CreekViewsWildflowers
Access Issues
Dusk to dawn rules.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.05mi
Distance
31ft
Elevation Gain
31ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
25ft
High Point
3ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
Start at Roslyn Landing Park and head down the trail as it winds along the banks of the Appomattox. About two miles into this path, there is an overlook lifted 15 feet off the ground that faces out toward the river where an historic railroad embankment previously ran through. There is a handicap-accessible ramp that leads up to the overlook allowing for anyone to go up and observe. The path continues a short ways past the overlook, ending at Rte. 1. Once you've reached the end, simply return the way that you came.
History & Background
The river trail offers a scenic view of the Appomattox River that stretches from the Interstate-95 overpass to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Bridge.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Omar Delgado