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Riverwalk
4.7 ★★★★★ 67 Google reviews · Running trail in Yorktown, Virginia · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Riverwalk'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.
Kid-friendly hiking area with a beach.
What runners say about Riverwalk
“The Restaurant is clean, beautiful, and the food is great.”
“It's apparent the town is putting in the effort to make it beautiful and user friendly.”
“Great place to walk around, jog, or bike along the paved paths.”
We visited the Riverwalk and surrounding area just before Christmas 2019. They had a farmers market and Christmas activities on the day we were there. The children were able to sit on Santa’s lap and make an air freshener with citrus, cloves, and evergreens.
Great place to walk around, jog, or bike along the paved paths. Super clean and safe. Great views. Had a spectacular time and can't wait to visit again. Outdoor bathrooms on and near the beach.
Beautiful, clean riverwalk/ beach area. I visited around 7:30 on a Friday morning with my pup on a whim. At that time, the place was pretty quiet; only 1 or 2 others. We had a nice stroll on the paved walking path and enjoyed the sights and sounds.
I grew up in Yorktown and they have done an amazing job creating some neat spaces for families to go spend time together. I love the boardwalk and all the pathways along the beach. Even the buildings around are starting to look really unique and interesting!
Trail conditions & character
“It's apparent the town is putting in the effort to make it beautiful and user friendly.”
“We had a nice stroll on the paved walking path and enjoyed the sights and sounds.”
“Nice little park at one end with picnic tables and restroom facilities.”
Plan your run at Riverwalk
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Phone+1 757-890-5900
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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