Parking lot is a little weird to get to, just take Meade Ave to Chesapeake St and take it down till it kind of dead ends into Riverview Park. Took us 10 minutes to find the trail and then it was closed due to landowners request. Apparently there are other portions of this trail.
Search for them. Or go around the corner to Darden Towe Park. Decent jogging path but literally not one person knows how to utilize a bike path so you have to weave in and out. Bikers ride right. Putzed around trying to find the Rivanna trail head - the gps location marker took me about yards past the sign. Ended up stopping my run to go across the river to Darden Towe Park, not sure why this side is even on the app when that is available so close and is the perfect scenery for an afternoon run!
Easy trail with little elevation gain, there were a good amount of people running and walking though. Most of it was paved with some spots where it's dirt. Great for dogs. Super crowded but really nice easy trail with some nice access points to the river.
I have a dog that can't be off leash around other people but I still found a good secluded spot with a narrow opening where she could go swimming without the risk of running off barking at someone. We rode bikes yesterday along the trail and, even though the temperature was degrees, it was shady and very lovely. Lots of folks swimming and floating in the river. I took a dip myself and it was so refreshing. The trail is in very good shape and is mostly shady. There is a place to rent floats if you want to take a break and get wet.
Happy trails! Nothing special about this trail. If you need a convenient trail to get some movement in your day this is a good one to try.
Not challenging in any way other than the distance covered. Great for families with kids and strollers. Somewhat busy as far as foot traffic. All in all a good easy trail to get your steps in. My boyfriend, who is new to hiking, and I hiked the section starting from Greenbriar Park along Meadow Creek to about Emmett Street before hopping off and walking home in the city.
Everything was well-maintained and clearly marked. Good urban trail that's a mix of paved and dirt sections. I highly recommend exploring the Rivanna Trails Foundation site for more info. Good for stroller as its paved. Really fun place for kids to play and find small adventures along the river. You can stay on the paved path or mess around in the bamboo or river's edge if you want. Dog Friendly. An out and back loop. Stop by the veterans memorial at the entrance of the park. Parking is in front of the VFD located by the flashing lights.
Use Navigator in the AllTrails app and join the other outdoor explorers who have completed this trail. Rivanna River Trail easy Length 6. A well-marked paved running, walking, and biking trail along the river with access at various points for swimming. Accessibility: There do not appear to be any designated accessible spaces in the paved parking lot off of Chesapeake Street at the south end of the trail.
There do not appear to be any spots with striped access aisles. The trail surface is paved with asphalt or wooden bridge with railings , and typically at least 5 feet wide. There are benches along the route for resting. Reviews Sort by:. Mikhail Gordeev. October 5, Mary Knisley. September 12, Easy, peaceful walk. Great for families, dog friendly. Jerry Ng. Road biking Great! Meghan K. June 26, Road biking. Melissa Hartzler. June 14, Walking Great!
Cody Walls. May 23, Mountain biking. Rich Waldrop. May 10, Margaret Dessypris Thomas. April 5, It was built and is maintained entirely by community volunteers. The Trail passes through six City parks; connects neighborhoods and schools; skirts community garden plots; lies within reach of restaurants, hotels, and medical facilities; takes hikers safely under busy roads through culverts; traverses University of Virginia land; and provides hikers with views of historic mills and dams.
The community highly values the opportunity to have a wilderness experience right outside their doorsteps. Within minutes, a hiker can reach a place where he hears only the sounds of nature: rushing water, wind in the trees, birds— no cars or machines. Visitors can walk through wetlands, streams, floodplains, and fields transforming into forests, shaded by trees more than a hundred years old.
Sightings of foxes and bear are not uncommon. The Trail has been nominated as a Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail due to its rich birdlife and valuable habitat for a variety of species. Environmental groups whose mission it is to interpret nature routinely use the Trail as a resource.
Most importantly, because it completely encircles the City, the Rivanna Trail is accessible to every member of the community. The Trail is within walking distance of all neighborhoods. People who are not fortunate enough to have the time or money to travel to wilderness areas or national parks have the opportunity for hands-on experiences with nature right outside their doors.
Children have a safe nearby environment in which to learn about forests and streams. No obstacles. Some uneven terrain. Mostly flat. Moderate inclines. Uneven terrain. Some rocks, roots. Steep sections. Tricky terrain. Very steep. Hazardous terrain. Sign Up or Log In. Connect with Facebook OR. Share on Hiking Project. Create Recommended Route or Trail.
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