Love this park! Easy parking right near the trailhead. The majority of the trails are under a heavy…read moreblanket of tree cover, so nice & shady! The floating dock boardwalk takes you over the marsh area where you can see all the beautiful plant growth, butterflies, frogs & fish! Such a nice park for a Saturday afternoon hike!

Absolutely gorgeous park with a mixed paved, bridged and natural trail! The park has various…read moreentrances, but I would recommend parking by the playground and entering the trail that way. The beginning of the trail does consist of a winding descent so keep that in mind as the incline back can be hard for some. Once you get down you'll find yet another playground with a fun insect/nature theme. Making this a fun spot for kids and families. The amazing part of this park is the bridge that allows you to walk through the marshlands, the bridge does shake a little bit but overall felt pretty sturdy. It offers stunning views and is a lovely deviation from other nature trails. There are a variety of marked natural trails that vary in intensity/length making this place a great spot for all levels. Along the trails are also little lookouts so you can really enjoy the views. The trails are a bit secluded so you may want a trail buddy if you plan to walk past the marsh bridge if visibility is important to you. The trails are mainly wooded which offers a nice amount of shade which is great for the warmer months. There is also tons of parking available and multiple shelters for picnics or events. Overall, this is an amazing park and definitely worth a little drive to check out!

Kinda smells bad all of the time but i mean it's okay i guess. it's not even convenient you have to…read morego out of your way to get their.

I really enjoy running at Dutch Gap. It's pretty basic- if you're looking for a strenuous hike with…read morelots of climbs, twists and turns, you won't find it here. If (like me) you are in search of a peaceful getaway with soft surfaces that are easy to navigate then this is a great option. While yes- the park backs up to a coal-powered electrical plant (the largest in the Dominion system) after the first mile or so on the trail you don't see it. Most of the 4 Mile trail offers views out to the tidal lagoon or James River. There are some trail spurs that also offer observation decks out to the water. Parking is shared with the Henricus Historcial Park as are indoor restrooms, which were clean and spacious. About 10 min off I-95 for those traveling through- it's worth the stop to break up a trip.

We entered the trail in Farmville which was a great access point. We brought ebikes and rode 17…read moremiles the first day and 21 miles the second day. The trail is nice and flat, well manicured, and wide enough to ride side by side or have others pass without a problem. We stopped at the High Bridge to take in the scene and also at Three Roads Brewery which is along the trail. The next day we stopped at The Virginia Tasting Cellar which is just off of the trail in Farmville. There are restrooms along the trail and plenty of shade for when you want to take a break. Bring your own water.

High Bridge Trail is such an asset to the local area and I miss walking, running, and hiking in the…read moreareas around it! I'm originally from the area and whenever I visit home, I find myself running or walking with my family on the trail. In high school, we used to do cross country runs here! High Bridge Trail is a rail trail and the main portion is flat, which is perfect for gentle walking or fast running. I also recently learned that there are plenty of offshoots from the trail that have some elevation gains and make for nice hikes! While you're there, try and check out the Smyth Trail and the Camp Paradise trail. I really enjoyed seeing the old bridges and being near the river. Don't forget your bug spray! When I go, I usually park in two places: 1) public free parking in Farmville, and take the trail portion going back towards the river, or 2) park at the River Road parking lot, which is $2 self-pay/honor system, or free if you have the Virginia Adventure Pass. What I love about this trail is that there is something for everyone. I always see families with people of all ages (including babies in strollers), dog walkers, and people cycling! As the main trail is a bit gravelly, you will need a bigger tire for this trail. Side note: I would love to see is a small investment to make some of the trail wheelchair accessible. It's such a lovely park and would be wonderful if truly everybody could enjoy it. I will definitely be back to High Bridge and I really look forward to my next visit there.

This is a great trail in Richmond! It's not that easy ! Be…read moreprepared to scoot out of the way for mountain bikers! It's amazing what they're doing up and down twisting around jumping over rocks!! It's primarily shady but also open areas and includes a bridge to cross over into downtown Richmond. Parking is a challenge on busy days and the porta potties need attn!

Nice trail with lots of interesting sights. Popular place! So far my fav Richmond trail!read more

It's been a long time since last on the Noland Trail and I really enjoyed my two hour, six mile…read morehike. I started at Lions Bridge where there is limited parking. Much more availability of parking is at the Mariners Museum. The Noland Trail is not on public land, it's private and donated for public use. The trails snakes around the James River with beautiful scenery of woods and water. The trails snakes around is well marked. Every bridge has a marker, there are a lot of them. What impressed me the most was the trail is engineered. There is a massive amount of drainage to keep it dry. The elevations have wood ties to help with climbing. It's the most engineered trail I've ever hiked. You have options with length, but it's approximately 5-6 miles. There are no trash cans, or restrooms. However, the Mariners Museum has both and they welcome hikers. When talking to several friends about the Noland Trail they are unaware of its existence. Don't snooze on this trail and enjoy with the warmer weather.

The Noland Trail is one of my favorite spots to bike! I love soaking in all the views, the scenery…read moreis peaceful, and there's always something new to see. The trail is really well maintained, with a nice variety of hills, twists, and turns that keep the ride interesting without being too intense. There's plenty of parking and multiple entrances, which makes access super easy no matter where you're coming from. And don't be surprised if you spot some wildlife along the way. Whether you're biking, walking, or just looking to unwind outdoors, the Noland Trail is a gem!

Beautiful shady walking trail in Williamsburg. Saw several neat insects, lots of ducks, tadpoles,…read moresome turtles and a heron. We also spied at deer! I do wish the trail was marked more clearly when you're on the boardwalk bridge but overall a good experience.

This was overall a great hike. It was a nice nature break during our vacation. It had beautiful…read morefall foliage and the paths were clearly marked. Lots of picture opportunities - in fact, I remember the city park's website promoting some photo contest for their trails. We only expected to be among the woods until we found the asphalt trail that borders a vast field. We took that path and took more pictures. We saw hawks circling the field but none took a land dive. I was happy to see it all and then return to the woods for more cold air. It was really enjoyable and I would recommend the trek. We were out there at least 2 hours. Restrooms were port-a-potties.

I completed a hike with Stacy on May 4th at Dragon's Tooth and it was a blast! Stacy was an…read moreexcellent guide for many reasons: 1) she was very attuned to the pace of the group (there were 3 of us) and regularly checked in about breaks. 2) she knew the trails around the area very well and was able to point out some interesting things along the way, much of which I wouldn't know if I was just hiking alone. 3) she was just a joy to be around and managed the energy of the group well. The end of the hike involved some technical rock climbing/scrambling skills that I am still getting comfortable with. I was scared, but knew I wanted to challenge myself. I was a little slow, but she and the others in my group were super patient and encouraging, and as a result, I made it up the tooth! I really appreciated that she let me go at my own pace and guided me through that part. I felt pretty accomplished and was able to enjoy even better views at the top. Totally worth it. This was my very first time visiting this part of Virginia and I didn't know what to expect (oftentimes up north hiking in early May might entail dealing with mud season and I really wanted to explore somewhere new). I can easily say I will be coming back to the Blue Ridge Mountains very soon because it's so gosh darn beautiful. My hike with Getaway Adventures was definitely the highlight of my quick little trip to the area.

From the owner: We believe that each adventure is as unique as the individual on the adventure…read more Offering group and private preplanned guided day hikes, overnight hikes and camping trips. Mix and match day hikes for camping trips. Add a 30 minute yoga or stretching session to any day hike for a Yoga on the Summit trip. Have a trip in mind that we don't offer? There are so many great national parks, state parks and other trails that we couldn't list them all! To tailor your outside adventure even more just give us a few details on our custom adventures form found on our website and request a trip! We will work with you to plan your trip details.

Always a great place to get out into nature. One of my favorite places to hike with great views of…read morethe river or the woods.

This past weekend, I went to one of my favorite local parks in Vegas, and it prompted me to think…read moreof my favorite urban parks across the United States. Belle Isle was the first place that came to mind! I lived in RVA (Manchester) for a year from 2007-2008, and Belle Isle became a second home for me during that time. As an avid adventurer, I highly recommend Belle Isle for the following reasons (based on my pre-pandemic/circa 2008 experiences): 1.) Egalitarianism: It's a great place to mix and mingle with people from all walks of life. 2.) It's a great choose your own adventure type of place where you could spend an entire day doing a mix of the following activities: kayaking, hiking, biking, swimming, reading, sunbathing, whiling away time on the rocks, cloud gazing, having a picnic, doing landscape photography/photoshoots, etc. 3.) The James River! It's the only Class III-IV white water rapids in the U.S. running through the heart of a city center. 4.) Wildlife (especially the aquatic birds)! 5.) Proximity to the rich culture, food, and history in Downtown Richmond that you can explore before or after your Belle Isle adventure.