First Landing State Park · VA
High Dune Trail
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Marginal conditions for hiking.
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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
Skip the trail running plan today.
Dog walking
Marginal conditions for dog walking.
Score breakdown
- ✓ 72°F air — Right in hiking's ideal range
- ✓ Trail: prime — No meaningful rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
- − NWS alert active — Check the alert before heading out
- − 32 min of daylight — You need at least 37 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 0.22 mi
- Elevation gain
- 17 ft
- Difficulty
- easy
Trailhead
Coordinates
36.9143, -76.0410 — 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 High Dune Trail?
High Dune Trail is a 0.22-mile route with 17 feet of elevation gain — easy — gentle grades, generally suitable for families and beginners with normal fitness. The trail facts panel on this page lists distance, surface, and access tags as they appear in OpenStreetMap.
Who manages High Dune Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
High Dune 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.