Hike - North Bank / Buttermilk Trail Register

Date and Time:
Sun, Jun 8, 2025; 9:00 AM (Eastern)

Organized By: Falls Of The James Group

Location: 340 Tredegar St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA

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Event Organizers:
Ralph Grove
   rfgrove@icloud.com
   (540) 478-3677

We will hike the North Bank Trail, starting from Tredegar St., to Byrd Park, where we'll take a short break, then cross the river and return via the Buttermilk Trail and Belle Island. Total distance will be 6.5 miles, with a total time of about 4 hours. This is a moderately strenuous hike due to the distance and some rocky, hilly terrain. We will be walking with a brisk pace in order to finish on time, and so the hike is not suitable for young children.

Level: Strenuous

Cost: Free

Bring: Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for covering some muddy and rocky places on the trail. Bring water, a snack, and any personal items your need.

Signup Restrictions: All participants must sign a Sierra Club waiver, either online or at the trailhead. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent. No pets are permitted.

Additional Directions: Meet at the North Bank Trailhead on Tredegar St. (at the Belle Island Parking Lot). The lot may be full, in which case you can park up the hill, on Second St.

Cancellation Policy: Any rain cancels