First Landing State Park · VA
Osmanthus Trail
Wooded loop through low-lying maritime forest named for the wild osmanthus (devilwood) shrubs along it. Mostly flat dirt, popular with joggers and hikers; foot traffic only.
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
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Trail running
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Dog walking
Thunderstorms in today's forecast — dogs panic and trails become dangerous.
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 — 0.27" of rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 2.35 mi
- Elevation gain
- 56 ft
- Difficulty
- easy
Trailhead
Coordinates
36.9117, -76.0186 — 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 Osmanthus Trail?
Osmanthus Trail is a 2.35-mile route with 56 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 Osmanthus Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Osmanthus 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.