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Richmond Slave Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 285 Google reviews · Running trail in Richmond, Virginia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Richmond Slave Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Self-guided walking tour of prominent historical sites relating to Virginia’s slave trade.
What runners say about Richmond Slave Trail
“It was a beautiful low humidity late August day.”
“The beginning and end were easy to follow, the middle was a bit difficult.”
It appeares to be more of a fishing area for locals on the surface. However, if you continue walking, they have posts throughout that help visitors with a glimpse of what happened in this area. The path is not the widest at all parts of the loop. However, i honestly thought that it puts you into history by doing so.
I had to come represent for my ancestors. Where is my 40acres and a mule/now I want a horse??? It's sad they had to run just to live, I'm so very sad😔 I can't believe this was life for African Americans. Thank you Harriet Tubman for your bravery🤗🇺🇸✊🏾 =FloridaGirl🍊
Incredibly important piece of history. Highly recommend this if you're in Richmond. The beginning and end were easy to follow, the middle was a bit difficult. The half on the river was a nice hike with insightful information.
Wonderful quiet trail. Very thought provoking and tranquil as you walk in the sorrowful footsteps created by slavery in the USA
Trail conditions & character
“It was a beautiful low humidity late August day.”
“Follow the markers to learn about slavery in Richmond.”
Plan your run at Richmond Slave Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- Websitevirginia.org
- Phone(804) 646-3012
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–6 PM |
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