Biking on Virginia Capital Trail
Paved Trail Ride
Details
Biking approximately 14 miles, 2 hour trip.
Heading west from the courthouse, the Charles City County segment passes many colonial plantation homes, including the Berkeley Plantation (just off Harrison Landing Road). It’s the ancestral home of U.S. Presidents William Henry Harrison and Benjamin Harrison. We’ll proceed to Edgewood Plantation or end spot swinging by Berkley and Westover Church.
Upon returning, we can grab a snack/early dinner at Cul’s Courthouse Grill located across the street from our start and return points.
Directions
Park at the Charles City County Visitors Center (10760 Courthouse Road, Charles City, VA, 23030); restrooms are also available here. Ride will commence at 2 pm and we should be back by 4pm. Bring plenty of water and snacks. Sunglasses and sunscreen, too.
About this event
Biking approximately 14 miles, 2 hour trip.
Heading west from the courthouse, the Charles City County segment passes many colonial plantation homes, including the Berkeley Plantation (just off Harrison Landing Road). It’s the ancestral home of U.S. Presidents William Henry Harrison and Benjamin Harrison. We’ll proceed to Edgewood Plantation or end spot swinging by Berkley and Westover Church.
Upon returning, we can grab a snack/early dinner at Cul’s Courthouse Grill located across the street from our start and return points.
Directions to the trailhead
Get directionsPark at the Charles City County Visitors Center (10760 Courthouse Road, Charles City, VA, 23030); restrooms are also available here. Ride will commence at 2 pm and we should be back by 4pm. Bring plenty of water and snacks. Sunglasses and sunscreen, too.
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