riverwalk trail

it was a very nice trail. would have been nice to have a couple of bathrooms along the trail. 8 year old had to go.

Excellent place for a hike. The trail is quiet and well maintained. Hiked alone and felt safe and relaxed.

The trail was closed for repair. The part we did was not too scenic. The trail was paved and probably better for biking.

The trail is a beautiful place to walk or ride your bike. In different spots you can see parts of the scenic James River. It is paved so it's not bad on your feet. Relaxing and beautiful walk!!

Very nice and well taken care of for the foot traffic. Scenic area around the river and downtown area. Very quaint town with lots to look at for the day traveler.

Found this little place by accident while traveling. It is beautiful and well kept. You run into other walkers, runners, bikers and wildlife. Very nice.

We always enjoy a stroll downtown and/or on the Riverwalk paths, especially in the Fall or Spring. The downtown renovations are nice and really showcase the city's history. Many good photo-ops here.

For those who like to walk, run, or cycle, the Blackwater Creek/Riverwalk Trail in downtown Lynchburg provides a great place to exercise in a scenic setting. Depending on which branch of the trail you take, it runs between 7 to 7.5 miles one way from the Greek Orthodox Church on Langhorne to its end across the James River. Most of the trail is through wooded areas except for the brief section that runs along Jefferson Street. It provides a relatively quiet place to get away and enjoy some outdoor exercise without having to drive a long way.

I take my dog to walk the trail and take the bike down for a ride once in while. They seem to keep it really clean. It is a nice walk on the James.

We were in Lynchburg for three weeks this summer, and I only wish we had found this amazing walk sooner. It is beautiful and peaceful and easy to navigate with a stroller. I HIGHLY recommend taking the time to walk this scenic part of the old town. If you're on a romantic trek, bring a little padlock with you to affix to the bridge.

We biked the trails and had a great time! If in Lynchburg again - we will definitely hit the trails again.

While multiple people talked about how great the downtown riverfront is now with the trail and water spout, we had a difficult time finding just where to go. There are several places to park along Jefferson St., but a fence and railroad track separate one from the river. We could see the water spout and parked somewhat close to it (near an intermittent water jet arena), but a walk toward it led us to a pedestrian trail that leads away from the river. Walking south, we found a designated parking lot and followed the trail across the river to Percival Island. We did not walk further, so I cannot report on the quality of the trail system or how long to allow for a visit. There seemed to be a lot of users on both foot and bikes.

Great trail for jogging, biking and walking.It is shaded and cool even on hot days. It is on the river so there are a few bugs. It is certainly is an asset to Lynchburg.

The Riverwalk trail system goes about 8 miles from downtown Lynchburg, Virginia. Most of the trail is paved, and there are many side trails. Whether you are walking, biking, or jogging, the trails provide a refreshing place to renew your energy. In addition the above mentioned activities we saw a botanist from England, a few birders, mothers walking children, and a man doing some bible studies. The walk provides a shady, traffic free environment that renews body and soul. We biked the trail, and we learned that there are bike and kayak rentals available at reasonable prices near the Jefferson St. entrance to the trail. A couple of bridges over the James River bring you to this peaceful, enchanted place. You will find the Riverwalk well worth the time you spend on it.