First Landing State Park · VA
Cape Henry Trail
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Today
Marginal conditions for mountain biking.
Today's best: mountain biking
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 3 at 7:51AM EDT until June 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Skip the hiking plan today.
Trail running
Skip the trail running plan today.
Mountain biking
Marginal conditions for mountain biking.
Score breakdown
- ✓ 72°F air — Right in mountain biking's ideal range
- ✓ Trail: prime — Paved/boardwalk surface — rainfall does not affect traction.
- − NWS alert active — Check the alert before heading out
- − 32 min of daylight — You need at least 83 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 6.71 mi
- Elevation gain
- 103 ft
- Surface
- paved
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. 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.