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On the Trails · Fredericksburg

Canal Path

Easy

A short, pretty walk along the canal and river right at the edge of downtown.

Tracing the trails…

Trail line © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

Distance
1.6 mi
Shape
Out & back
Surface
Paved
Where
Fredericksburg
Dogs
Leashed

The good stuff

  • Follows the old canal beside the Rappahannock
  • Downtown-adjacent — easy to fold into a lunch break

Before you go

  • Sections flood after heavy rain — check before you go

Trailhead

Old Mill Park, Fredericksburg

Open in map ↗ (38.3074, -77.4697)

Sources

Trail conditions, hours, and access change. Distances and difficulty are estimates from map data — check the managing agency before you head out.