First Landing State Park · VA
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.
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
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Trail running
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Mountain biking
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Score breakdown
- − 79°F air — Above trail running's comfort zone (28–78°F)
- − 15 mph wind — Gusty — bring a windbreaker
- − Thunderstorms — Get off exposed ridges before they arrive
- ✓ Trail: prime — Paved/boardwalk surface — rainfall does not affect traction.
- − 71 min of daylight — You need at least 100 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 6.71 mi
- Elevation gain
- 103 ft
- Surface
- paved
- Difficulty
- moderate
Trailhead
Coordinates
36.9166, -76.0440 — VA.
Park
Part of First Landing State Park.
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is Cape Henry Trail?
Cape Henry Trail is a 6.71-mile route with 103 feet of elevation gain — moderate — some sustained climbing or technical sections; expect to work for it but no specialized skills required. The trail facts panel on this page lists distance, surface, and access tags as they appear in OpenStreetMap.
What's the trail surface like at Cape Henry Trail?
Cape Henry Trail is paved (asphalt or concrete) — all-weather surface, accessible to wheelchairs and strollers in most places. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages Cape Henry Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Cape Henry Trail is in First Landing State Park, which is managed by the managing agency. Closure and advisory data on this page comes from the agency. Always confirm against the park's own page before driving — emergency closures can post faster than scrapers refresh.