Gillie's Creek Trail
81Gillie's Creek Trail is a 0.9-mile bike path in and around Richmond, VA. 100% of it has a smooth, kid-friendly surface. 53% of it is away from cars. There's a playground, restrooms and parking within half a mile. PedalKin gives it a kid score of 81 out of 100.
0.9 mi · 100% smooth surface · 53% away from cars
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Best place to start
Park at Chimborazo Park, 0.3 mi from the trail. There's no restroom or playground within a short walk of it.
- The trail
- Playground
- Restroom
- Parking
- Best place to start
Playgrounds and restrooms within half a mile are shown. Parking lots are shown if they're within about 200 m (one or two blocks), plus the closest one. Tap a dot or icon for its name.
Close by
Parks within half a mile of the trail, closest first, and what they have.
- Gillies Creek Park (0.1 mi away): 1 playground
- Montrose Heights Playground (0.2 mi away): 1 playground
- Chimborazo Park (0.3 mi away): 1 parking lot
- Bill Robinson Playground (0.4 mi away): 1 playground
- Ancarrow's Landing (0.4 mi away): 1 restroom
- Chimborazo Playground (0.5 mi away): 1 playground and 1 restroom
Plus 3 playgrounds outside parks, shown on the map.
Gear for this ride
Short and sweet
A good length for a balance bike or a first pedal bike. Find the right size by inseam, not age. Kids' bike size chart
Helmets on
A helmet that fits sits level, two fingers above the eyebrows. Here's what to look for. Kids' helmets
Snack stops
Snacks and water keep a ride happy. Spill-proof cups help for kids in a seat. Snacks and water
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