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First Landing State Park
First Landing State Park offers recreational opportunities at Cape Henry in the independent city of Virginia Beach, Virginia. As the first planned state park of Virginia, First Landing is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Seashore State Park Historic District. A portion of the park is listed as a National Natural Landmark as part of the Seashore Natural Area.
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Long Creek Trail
Sandy foot trail tracing the shore of Broad Bay and Long Creek through maritime forest and salt marsh. Rated one of the park's best birding routes; packed sand with small hills, connecting to the Osprey Trail. No bikes.
Osmanthus Trail
Wooded loop through low-lying maritime forest named for the wild osmanthus (devilwood) shrubs along it. Mostly flat dirt, popular with joggers and hikers; foot traffic only.
Osprey Trail
Singletrack spur off the Long Creek Trail running along the tidal beach of Broad Bay, with sections that flood at high tide. Sandy footing and bay views popular for birding; foot traffic only.
Bald Cypress Trail
First Landing's signature loop, winding through bald-cypress swamp on dirt path and boardwalk with observation platforms. Shaded and nearly flat; foot traffic only, no bikes. Starts at the Trail Center.
Cape Henry Trail
The park's longest trail, a wide sand-and-pavement route from the Narrows to the 64th Street entrance through maritime forest, cypress swamp and salt marsh with boardwalks. The only trail open to bikes; flat and popular for cycling.
About this park
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Coordinates
36.9063, -76.0244
Trails covered
5 curated routes at this park.