Hike: Bull Run/Occoquan Trail, VA (Bluebell hike)
Sat, Apr 05
|Centreville
This hike takes us to Richmond for a scenic walk along the north and south shores of the James River.
Time & Location
Apr 05, 2025, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM EDT
Centreville, 7700 Bull Run Dr, Centreville, VA 20121, USA
About the Event
$36. Long hike: 12 mi., 900 ft. elevation gain. Moderate hike: 8 mi., 500 ft. elevation gain. Extra-long hike: 18½ mi., 3000’ elevation gain.
The hike begins and ends in Maymont Park. All hikers take a brief tour through Maymont’s Italian Gardens before heading down to the North Bank Trail. The route passes within sight of several historic cemeteries and then crosses the river on a pedestrian bridge that leads to Belle Island, site of a Civil War prison camp. We’ll take a loop around Belle Island and then join up with the Buttermilk Trail. Hikers will cross the river again via a bridge and head back to the park. Long hikers have the opportunity to explore more trails in Maymont Park.