Newport News, Virginia
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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 -
Norfolk, Virginia
Elizabeth River Trail
4.09.14 mi / 203 ft gainElizabeth River Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Norfolk, Virginia.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 -
Chesapeake, Virginia
Catch a Sunset at the Jordan Bridge
4.02 mi / 200 ft gainThe South Norfolk Jordan Bridge spans the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River connecting Chesapeake and Portsmouth, Virginia. Located beneath the bridge's abutments on the Chesapeake side is the Elizabeth River Park.Looking to stretch your legs? The park includes many amenities like a paved tr...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 -
Yorktown, Virginia
Bike the Yorktown Battlefield
4.010.8 mi / 259 ft gainGreat for cyclists, this tour is full of beautiful scenery with rolling hills, redoubts, and history. A six-stop tour of the Yorktown Battlefield has been designed to take visitors to the most important spots on the battlefield. Signs direct you from one stop to the next. Signs with red arrows a...Read more -
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 -
Yorktown, Virginia
Photograph Yorktown Beach
4.9With the George P. Coleman bridge spanning the width of the York River, a fishing pier, and numerous rock jetties, Yorktown Beach is a great location for photographing sunrises or sunsets. There is a nice brick riverwalk path to walk along, or sandy areas to sit.To get the full Coleman Bridge in ...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 -
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Climb to the Top of the Cape Henry Lighthouse
4.3Visit not one, but two of the most historic and important lighthouses to our great nation. The original Cape Henry Lighthouse was the U.S. Governments first construction project authorized under the constitution. President George Washington himself authorized the project and Alexander Hamilton o...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
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