Yorktown, Virginia
Top Spots in and near Yorktown
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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 -
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 -
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 -
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Explore Miyazaki Japanese Garden
This Japanese Garden is very small, but a nice escape from the traditional VA Beach landscape. If you're in the area, it would make a perfect spot for some portrait photos or if you just want a short escape to nature.Read more -
Suffolk, Virginia
West Ditch Boardwalk Trail
0.13 mi / 10 ft gainWest Ditch Boardwalk Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Suffolk, Virginia.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 -
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Bike Camp False Cape
It's hard to beat an outdoor adventure that keeps you near the ocean's edge. For this destination, getting there is possibly the best part. The trail is well kept and level; perfect for an easy bike ride or hike. An easy trail due to lack of incline (after all, it is by the sea). For the first fe...Read more