Virginia Capital Trail (Richmond–Henrico segments)

Source check recorded in supplied data: 2026-09-23 · Not a firsthand visit

Leash rules

Virginia Capital Trail Foundation etiquette: keep dogs on short leashes and clean up. Foundation COVID FAQ: dogs allowed if leashed at all times. James City County facility page (trail partner): leash no longer than 8 feet; waste removal. Local park codes still apply where trail overlaps (e.g., Henrico §14-45 ≤10 ft; City JRPS ordinance on city segments).

Seasonal / access limits

Multi-use paved trail generally year-round; weather/flooding/maintenance can affect segments—check Foundation maintenance reports. No seasonal dog ban found on Foundation rules page.

Fees

No trail use fee stated on Foundation trail-rules page.

Parking

Multiple trailheads (e.g., Dorey Park connector; Richmond floodwall/Rocketts area). Specific lot inventory varies by segment—UNKNOWN as a single figure; use local trailhead lots.

Hours

UNKNOWN single posted hours on Foundation etiquette page (local dawn–dusk park rules often apply at trailheads).