The Whitewater River cuts a steep limestone gorge through the eastern edge of Richmond, creating an unexpected natural feature right in the city. The Whitewater Gorge Trail follows the river for several miles through the canyon, passing the site of the old Gennett Records studio and connecting to the Cardinal Greenway, a long-distance rail trail that runs north and south from Richmond.
The gorge walls are Ordovician limestone, roughly 450 million years old, and rich in marine fossils. The trail is open year-round, well-maintained, and free. In spring, the river runs fast; in summer, the gorge is shaded and cool. The trailhead near Test Road provides parking and access to the Gennett Walk of Fame site.