First Landing State Park · VA
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.
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
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Trail running
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Score breakdown
- − 79°F air — Above trail running's comfort zone (28–78°F)
- − Thunderstorms — Get off exposed ridges before they arrive
- ✓ Trail: prime — 0.28" of rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
- − 70 min of daylight — You need at least 76 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 4.04 mi
- Elevation gain
- 174 ft
- Surface
- dirt
- Difficulty
- moderate
Trailhead
Coordinates
36.8926, -76.0079 — 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 Long Creek Trail?
Long Creek Trail is a 4.04-mile route with 174 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 Long Creek Trail?
Long Creek Trail is natural dirt singletrack — soft underfoot, holds water, slow to dry after rain. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages Long Creek Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Long Creek 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.