Yorktown, Virginia
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Yorktown, Virginia
Hike through Historic Yorktown
5.02.5 mi / 59 ft gainThis is a fantastic hike through the history of the early United States. And one with many interactive exhibits and recreation opportunities. From the Visitor Center, head onto the path towards the Yorktown Historic District. The historic district begins at the Dudley Digges House. Buildings that...Read more -
Williamsburg, Virginia
Waller Mill Reservoir & Tower Trail
4.02.64 mi / 213 ft gainWaller Mill Reservoir & Tower Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Williamsburg, Virginia.Read more -
Newport News, Virginia
Hike Noland Loop Trail
4.84.8 mi / 154 ft gainGreat hike right in the city of Newport News. It is a loop trail that is 4.8 miles and has a moderate level of traffic. Easy, good for all skill levels Pet friendly Water and wooded views with lots of shade throughoutClearly marked trail No bikesParking at Mariners Museum and at Lions Bridge; ...Read more -
Williamsburg, Virginia
Bike Jamestown Island
5.1 mi / 45 ft gainThe trail is open to cyclists and pedestrians, but does share the road with some vehicle traffic. The speed limit is slow and often there is little traffic. There also is no parking at the actual trail head, so one must begin at the Visitor Center Parking lot. The trail will show off the natural ...Read more -
Williamsburg, Virginia
Hike the Riverview Trail
4.07.5 mi / 150 ft gainFrom the parking area at the visitor center, pick up the Backbone Trail marked with gold blazes. The trails are well marked with signage and arrows. Follow the Backbone Trail for 2 miles under you reach the trail junction of Powhatan Forks Trail. After a half mile the this trail splits with th...Read more -
Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk Botanical Gardens
3.03.74 mi / 308 ft gainNorfolk Botanical Gardens is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Norfolk, Virginia.Read more -
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Lake Lawson Loop Trail
3.01.5 mi / 305 ft gainLake Lawson Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Virginia Beach, Virginia.Read more -
Chesapeake, Virginia
Hike Indian River Park
5.02 mi / 0 ft gainWhen you're short on time and you need your daily dose of nature, Indian River Park is a quick little 'getaway'. It is best to park at Rokeby Center. When you arrive to the park you'd be surprised that this little patch of nature exists in the middle of the town. The trail can be hard to follow ...Read more -
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Cape Henry Trail
10.06 mi / 72 ft gainCape Henry Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Virginia Beach, Virginia.Read more -
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Hike the Bald Cypress Trail
4.01.8 miThis is an easy hike that meanders a bit more than any of the other trails in the park. It is also the most diverse in what you will see. The trail itself ranges from an easy foot path with a pine needle bed trail then passes through swamps and bog's via well crafted wood boardwalks with great vi...Read more -
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Hike the Osmanthus Trail
4.53 mi / 150 ft gainThis loop hike is accessed from a short walk from the Bold Cypress Trail and the visitor center. There are no views along this trail but the what I enjoyed was the pine needle covered trail itself. The pine needles are like a soft carpet padding the trail. I enjoy trailing running this loop mo...Read more -
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Bald Cypress Trail
4.01.72 mi / 26 ft gainBald Cypress Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Virginia Beach, Virginia.Read more -
64th Street, Virginia
Hike the Osprey Trail at First Landing State Park
4.33.4 miGet to First Landing State Park early. Whether it's a weekday in the summer or a Saturday in the winter, the park will be full of families, bikers, trail runners, dog walkers, and all manner of city folk (from DC, Baltimore, and Richmond) trying to meet their outdoor quota during a vacation or se...Read more -
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Hike the First Landing South Loop
4 mi / 0 ft gainThis loop starts from the First Landing State Park 64th Street Entrance parking lot. There is a $7 entrance fee to the State Park (it increases to $10 between April - October on the weekends), which can be paid when you arrive. When looking at the trail map I wanted to find a loop that would cove...Read more -
Chesapeake, Virginia
Hike the Northwest River Park East Loop
3 mi / 0 ft gainWhen arriving at the park drive to Parking Lot 4 to park, this will give you the closest access to the trail head. Start heading Southeast along the Molly Mitchell Trail and continue on it until you reach the Shuttle Trail and take a left. You will only remain on this trail for a very short segme...Read more -
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Bike into False Cape State Park
4.7Located in South Eastern Virginia Beach VA, False Cape State Park is only accessible by bike, foot, or tour. To get here, you must head in to Sandbridge Beach and drive south on Sandpiper Road until you pass the Little Island Pier parking on your left. After this point, there will be no more buil...Read more