Start Point for Walk: Fredericksburg Visitor Center, 601 Caroline St. Fredericksburg, VA

Phone: 540-373-1776

Directions: I‐95 exit 130, Rt 3 East. Left on William St. following signs for Historic Downtown. Right on Princess Anne St. Left on Wolfe St., then one block to Visitor Center across Caroline St. on left. 601 Caroline St. Executive Plaza Building.

Free parking on Sophia St. & George St., which is two blocks further toward river, or pay parking in adjacent garage on Wolfe St between Sophia and Caroline. Visitor Center open daily 9am-4pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Day, and Easter.

Description of walk: 6k or 10k

The City of Fredericksburg recently completed a new paved trail along the banks of the Rappahannock. The route follows this trail then also connects to a canal path by the Snowden wetlands. Carry water. Rated 1A (very small hills, mostly on pavement; suitable for strollers and wheelchairs).

ALERT: Admission will be charged on weekends at Old Mill Park (start point for the River 6K). $10.00 for cars; $5.00 for walkers. The park opens daily all year round, closed dusk to dawn.