Deep Run Park's 3.4 miles of paved trails, the Tuckahoe Creek Park boardwalk, Twin Hickory and Echo Lake loops, and the Nuckols Trail coming to Short Pump.

Last checked Oct. 19, 2026. Sources: Henrico Recreation and Parks’ park pages, linked below, the county’s trails page and park tips, and Henrico Public Works project pages for the Nuckols Trail and the Fall Line Trail.

Short Pump’s walking trails are in Henrico County parks, all open daily from dawn to dusk and free. The longest paved loop network is at Deep Run Park; the most unusual is the boardwalk at Tuckahoe Creek Park. Henrico Recreation and Parks is 804-501-7275.

Trails at a glance

  • Deep Run Park, 9900 Ridgefield Parkway: 3.4 miles of paved trails, pump track; 196 parking spaces
  • Tuckahoe Creek Park, end of Ridgefield Parkway: accessible wetland boardwalk, walking only
  • Twin Hickory Park, 5011 Twin Hickory Road: walking trails, fitness equipment
  • Echo Lake Park, 5701 Springfield Road: half-mile nature trail around a lake
  • Pouncey Tract Park, 4747 Pouncey Tract Road: nature trail

Deep Run Park

Deep Run Park, 9900 Ridgefield Parkway, has 3.4 miles of paved trails, an exercise trail and a hiking and nature trail, in a park with ponds, playgrounds, open space and a gazebo. The parking lot holds 196 vehicles. Fishing is allowed with a Virginia license.

The park’s bike pump track, built with rvaMORE and maintained with the Henrico County Composite Mountain Bike Team, is a loop of rollers and berms that any rider can work by shifting weight instead of pedaling. Follow the posted rules.

The Deep Run Recreation Center in the park has a fitness center; questions go to 804-652-1430.

Tuckahoe Creek Park boardwalk

Tuckahoe Creek Park is a boardwalk system through the Tuckahoe Creek wetlands, reached from the western end of Ridgefield Parkway and from Old Coach Lane. It has scenic overlooks and fishing spots, and the boardwalk is accessible under the ADA. The county’s rules:

  • Walking, nature watching and fishing only
  • No bikes, skateboards, boats or swimming
  • Pets on a leash
  • Be considerate of the neighborhood around the entrances

Twin Hickory, Echo Lake and Pouncey Tract

  • Twin Hickory Park, 5011 Twin Hickory Road, Glen Allen: walking trails, open play areas, outdoor fitness equipment, playgrounds and a picnic shelter with restrooms. The lot is small, with 23 spaces plus two accessible ones.
  • Echo Lake Park, 5701 Springfield Road, Glen Allen: a half-mile nature trail around a fishing lake, with an exercise trail and a playground.
  • Pouncey Tract Park, 4747 Pouncey Tract Road, Glen Allen: a nature trail next to the county’s 24-court pickleball complex.
  • Meadow Farm Museum at Crump Park, 3400 Mountain Road, Glen Allen: trails, open fields and a fishing pond on the grounds of a living history farm.

Long-distance trails

Henrico’s trails page points to two regional trails. Neither reaches Short Pump yet, but both are a short drive away:

  • Virginia Capital Trail: a fully paved, 51.7-mile multi-use trail from Richmond through Henrico and Charles City County to James City County. In eastern Henrico, Dorey Park connects to it with a trail that runs nearly three-quarters of a mile into the park, and the Dorey Recreation Center serves as a restroom and welcome stop.
  • Fall Line Trail: planned as a 43-mile paved trail from Ashland to Petersburg, targeted for completion in 2030. A 4.8-mile section from Ashland to Woodman Road in Henrico opened in September 2025, and Henrico’s 1,400-foot Park Street section in Lakeside opened in July 2024. The county plans 7.5 miles in all.

Coming to Short Pump: the Nuckols Trail

Henrico Public Works is designing the Nuckols Trail, a shared-use path along Nuckols Road north of Short Pump:

  • Phase 1: about 1,000 feet of path linking the Nuckols Road and Springfield Road intersection to Broad Meadows Road and Ashburg Drive. Advertising for construction is expected in late 2026 and construction in 2027.
  • Phase 2: a 12-foot-wide trail about a mile long to Francistown Road, with a pedestrian bridge over the Meredith Branch tributary. Construction is expected to start in 2031.

A public hearing on the Nuckols Trail is Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026, 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Springfield Park Elementary School.

Rules for every county park

Parks close at dusk, and after-hours trespassing is prohibited. Dogs must be leashed outside the fenced dog parks. Alcohol is not allowed. Drones may fly in open fields away from people, the county’s park tips say. Copperheads live in wooded areas; stay on the paths.

Related guides: parks and trails, dog-friendly Short Pump and getting around.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I walk in Short Pump?

Deep Run Park, 9900 Ridgefield Parkway, has 3.4 miles of paved trails and a 196-space parking lot. Tuckahoe Creek Park’s accessible boardwalk, Twin Hickory Park’s walking trails and Echo Lake Park’s half-mile nature trail are nearby.

Can I ride a bike on the Tuckahoe Creek Park boardwalk?

No. Henrico County says the boardwalk is for walking, nature watching and fishing only; bikes, skateboards, boats and swimming are not allowed. Pets must be leashed.

Is there a bike trail near Short Pump?

Deep Run Park has paved trails and a bike pump track. The nearest long-distance paved trails are the Virginia Capital Trail, reached from Dorey Park, and the Fall Line Trail, whose open sections run from Ashland into Henrico at Woodman Road. Neither passes through Short Pump.

What is the Nuckols Trail?

A planned Henrico County shared-use path along Nuckols Road. Phase 1 connects the Nuckols Road and Springfield Road intersection to Broad Meadows Road, with construction expected in 2027. A public hearing is Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026.