First Landing State Park · VA
Discovery Boardwalk
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Today
Marginal conditions for hiking.
Today's best: hiking
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
Marginal conditions for hiking.
Trail running
Marginal conditions for trail running.
Dog walking
Marginal conditions for dog walking.
Score breakdown
- ✓ 72°F air — Right in hiking's ideal range
- ✓ Trail: prime — Paved/boardwalk surface — rainfall does not affect traction.
- − NWS alert active — Check the alert before heading out
Trail facts
- Distance
- 0.05 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1 ft
- Surface
- boardwalk
Trailhead
Coordinates
36.9175, -76.0563 — 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 Discovery Boardwalk?
Discovery Boardwalk is a 0.05-mile route with 1 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 Discovery Boardwalk?
Discovery Boardwalk is elevated boardwalk over wet ground — stays passable year-round. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages Discovery Boardwalk, and where do closure alerts come from?
Discovery Boardwalk 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.