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2,233 ft
Distance
20 ft
Climb
-21 ft
Descent
00:01:25
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
9 ft
Altitude min
25 ft
Altitude max
20 ft
Altitude start
20 ft
Altitude end
-0.021%
Grade
-7.96%
Grade max
3.266%
Grade min
1,107 ft
Distance climb
604 ft
Distance down
523 ft
Distance flat
00:01:25
Avg time
Slave Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaJames River Park System
Richmond, Virginia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in Trail Running
- 50 in Hiking
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Trail TypeMixed
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Bike TypeAM
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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SeasonYear Round
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land Owner
The Richmond Slave Trail is a trail that chronicles the history of the trade of enslaved Africans from Africa to Virginia until 1775, and away from Virginia, especially Richmond, to other locations in the Americas until 1865.
Access Info
From the "Mayo Bridge" on 14th street, look for a paved path on the upstream side of the south end of the bridge. Follow this to a road that also intersects the flood wall. Take a left continuing under the I-95 bridge. As you are under the I-95 bridge, look for a trail to begin on the left. Follow this for a ways to a parking lot.
Fishermen/women frequent the area at Ancarrow’s Landing so keep your eyes open for children and others crossing the path.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 54.8 km average
6 Months
- 14 rides
- 43.4 km avg distance
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- 136 rides
- Last: Jun 22, 2026
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Directions to slave-trail trailhead
(37.526680, -77.435090)
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Nearby Trails
- Ancarrows Access Trail 3,228 ft
- Flood Wall 1 mile
- Buttermilk East 1 mile
- Dam Walk 1 mile
- Belle Isle Access 1 mile
James River Park System
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Frequently Asked Questions About Slave Trail
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Where is Slave Trail located?
Slave Trail is located in James River Park System, Richmond, Virginia, United States. It is part of the James River Park System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.52668, -77.43509.
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How hard is Slave Trail?
Slave Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.021%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Slave Trail?
Slave Trail has 20 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 21 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9 ft to 25 ft.
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Is Slave Trail a point to point trail?
Slave Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
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