Access Info. It descends for about .2 miles to another parking lot. This trail can either be a continuation from Buttermilk Proper towards the Slave Trail and Ancarrow's East, or it can be the first trail segment to access the James River Park System from the Manchester Wall/Floodwall parking … This is only one of several trails that are all connected within the Park System. 4.0 (14) ... After this last access trail there is a quarter mile of some of the fastest flowy sections of trail in the entire park system. I ride this trail as part of the Northbank>Belle Island>Buttermilk (classic)>Forest Hill Park>Buttermilk(heights) loop of the James River Park System (JRPS). It is possible to hike or bike an 8 or more mile loop along the park's North Bank and Buttermilk trails … This is a great trail right in the heart of Richmond! It provides connections to the Floodwall, Slave Trail and Ancarrow’s East. The 22nd Street parking lot has spaces for about 45 cars. Richmond, Virginia is home to over 20 miles of mountain bike trails, all of which are within a 15 minute ride from downtown. Buttermilk Heights Difficult. The park system’s headquarters is located at the nearby Reedy Creek takeout with parking for 15-20 cars. The next two miles are the most challenging part of this hike, then you’ll come upon the Reedy Creek parking area. The James River Park System is a 550+ acre oasis in the middle of the city, part of the city of Richmond's Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities. I know there are no "mountains" around but I would love to calculate the amount of total climbing on this loop due to the river bank/hill terrain and the way its used in trail … Buttermilk Trail. Click the below map for a closer view of the James River Park trails. ... Oct 29, 2019 near Richmond, VA. Jan 12, 2016 near Richmond, VA… Buttermilk East and Buttermilk Proper trails are uphill from the river along the contours of the hill below Riverside Drive. There is a mountain bike trail that links the main trail by the headquarters to the Buttermilk Trail … Buttermilk Tail is located near downtown Richmond, VA and it part of the James River Park System. Just after the exit to the Reedy Creek area (the 5 foot abrupt stone climb), there is a connector on the right for access to the Forrest Hill Park section of the trail. Less dexterous visitors may choose to go back across 21st St. bridge to the towpath which is flat and obstacle-free if this trail is looking too rough at this point. Buttermilk … Starting at 21st St. the Buttermilk Trail is to your left. Across the cement there is a 5 foot abrupt climb made of stone and cement, ride or walk up this to get to the trail. Click here to view or download a PDF with a comprehensive view of the James River Park System. ... Loop back under the bridge to start the Buttermilk Trail. This steep, winding, rugged narrow trail is a contrast to the flat trails you will find along the riverside. ... 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