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Trip Planner

Virginia East Coast Greenway Trip Planner

Virginia Basics

Length	276 Miles
Amount on trails	15 %
When to go
Highlights	Virginia is a large state, with differences in the climate in different parts of the state; the ECG passes through the Piedmont and Tidewater regions. In general, temps in July and August average in the 80s and summers are humid. January is the coldest, with high temps averaging in the upper 30s to low 40s. Winter doesn’t last very long, and spring and fall are pleasant. Heavy rains are common during hurricane season.
Guides	ECGA cue sheets and Google maps

Virginia Capital Trail, Chickahominy Section

User Types Accommodated

The completed trail segments in Virginia can accommodate a variety of users, as listed in the table below. However, because the bulk of the route through the state is still on road, we recommend that only experienced road bicyclists plan to travel the entire route. We will provide more details about the non-designated segments as soon as possible.

Designated Trail Details

These trails have been officially designated as part of the East Coast Greenway. There are other completed trails along the Pennsylvania route that have not yet been designated. Please consult our Google maps and cue sheets for more detailed information on the route.

NOTE: Please contact the trail management agency or friends group with questions concerning trail access for individuals with disabilities.

In-line skaters: Trail conditions are variable, and even paved portions aren’t always smooth. We have attempted to note portions that are questionable for skating, but please be prepared to walk or go around certain portions of trail.

Trail Name	Location	Length	Surface	Users	For more info	Notes
Mount Vernon Trail/Arlington Memorial Bridge	Washington DC to Mt. Vernon, VA	17 miles	Paved	cyclists, walkers, in-line skater	National Park Service
Virginia Capital Trail	Jamestown Settlement	5 miles	Paved	cyclists, walkers, in-line skaters	VA Capital Trail Foundation	More of this trail is complete, but has not yet been designated

Counties and municipalities along the route

Coming soon!

Navigation Tools

Maps – Google maps of the route in Virginia are excellent for trip planning.
Cue sheets – these turn-by-turn directions are a handy and easy way to navigate the route in Virginia.
full-length user map and guide for Virginia is in the planning stage, and is on target to by published in 2009.

Bridge in Occoquan, VA.

Trail Alerts

Before planning a trip, be aware of local trail conditions. Visit our Trail Alerts and Current Status to read about construction or detours that we are aware of. Always carry street maps with you in case of trail closures.