Cape Henry Trail is a 10.1 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Virginia Beach, Virginia that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until August. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
First Landing State Park contains a number of trails for both multi-use (biking and hiking) and hiking only. Osmanthus and Long Creek trails are but 2 examples of trails reserved specifically for hikers that present totally different views and environments. Accessibility: The trail surface has some pavement and boardwalk over the marshes but is mostly dirt/sand. Only the pavement and boardwalk are considered fully mobility equipment and stroller friendly so proceed with caution. The trail is typically at least five feet wide. It is gentle, all estimated 3% or less. Dirt surfaces may be uneven and cross slopes may be steeper than 2%. The dirt paths can get muddy and slippery after rains so may not be passable at that time. All terrain and powered mobility equipment is recommended for this trail due to the trail surface. There are benches along the trail for resting. There are at least 2 designated wheelchair-accessible parking spots at the start of this route at the Trail Center. The park website indicates that the Cape Henry Trail is universally accessible from Kendall Street to 64th Street. For the most accessible portion of this trail, visit the trail page here: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/cape-henry-trail-64th-to-kendall-st
$5 on weekends or $4 on weekdays. Get an annual or lifetime Virginia State Parks pass and get in free. The pass also gets you 10% discount on most everything at the parks. There are restrooms by the parking area and at the end of this trail where you turn around.
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First Landing State Park
February 14, 2021Cape Henry is the main trail through the center of the park and the only one that allows bikes. Lots of nice trails cross it too.
January 31, 2021
January 30, 2021January 28, 2021So due to my battery dying we didn’t get to go very far but it was absolutely beautiful covered in snow
January 23, 2021Just a trail, not much incline/decline - but fun nonetheless with lots of great views.
January 14, 2021January 11, 2021January 10, 2021Dry and well maintained. Busy today both bikers and hikers.
December 29, 2020December 18, 2020December 12, 2020December 3, 2020Very long, flat and straight trail through the woods and swamp. Dry for the most part with a few big mud puddles towards the 4 mile mark you have to navigate around. BUT!!!! At the end you are rewarded with massive amounts of Spanish moss hanging from the trees and an absolutely beautiful beach to make it all worth it!!!
November 22, 2020November 19, 2020Great conditions except right next to the first Landing, Trail. Only one spot that was very muddy, the rest of the trail was great, clear, and dry.
November 14, 2020Great views and scenery!!
November 5, 2020Nice
October 23, 2020The mosquitoes are bad!! Bit my granddaughter on the face and blood was running down her face. Crowded
October 18, 2020Wayyyy crowded
October 9, 2020A great mountain biking / trail running/ walking trail. A lot of traffic but spaced out. It’s relatively easy. Some spots were sandy but u can just walk it if you want.
September 28, 2020Little muddy and had to walk the bike in spots.
September 27, 2020September 15, 2020September 7, 2020August 25, 2020Love it but I fall a little bit but it is fun
August 13, 2020outstanding trail great scenery..
August 12, 2020A bit muddy after a rain the night before. Nice scenery and lake
August 9, 2020A little muddy but beautiful as always!
August 8, 2020dirty and good
July 25, 2020July 22, 2020Beautiful trail. Moderately trafficked but everyone is very friendly and focused on fitness. 10/10
