Features:
In the central part of Fredericksburg, there’s some nice running along the Rappahannock River, incorporating a few different trails with a few different options for length & loops. The heart of the route is the Rappahannock River Heritage Trail — a paved multi-use path that runs for 1.5 miles between Old Mill Park and Mary Washington Blvd. It’s not right along the river, so there aren’t really water views. For a nice 5k loop, at Mary Washington Blvd., turn LEFT onto the paved Rappahannock Canal Path, which follows the canal back to the river.
Longer Run Option: At the Mary Washington Blvd. end of the Rappahannock River Heritage Trail, the Embrey Dam Trail continues for another 3 miles west along the Rappahannock River. This is a fairly narrow dirt path — more of a trail run. Mainly wooded, with some water views. A full run incorporating the Rappahannock River Heritage Trail, Embrey Dam Trail, and canal loop is 9.4 miles.
Also, see the Belmont Ferry Farm Trail route on the eastern bank of the river.
- Rappahannock River Heritage Trail & Canal Loop: 3.3 miles; Long Run Incorporating Embrey Dam Trail: Up to 9.4 miles (15 km)
- Rolling Hills: Long run has total gain of 621 feet (189m)
- Old Mill Park or other point along water.
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