First Landing State Park · VA
Osprey Trail
Singletrack spur off the Long Creek Trail running along the tidal beach of Broad Bay, with sections that flood at high tide. Sandy footing and bay views popular for birding; foot traffic only.
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Today
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Today's best: trail running
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Skip the hiking plan today.
Trail running
Skip the trail running plan today.
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)
- − Thunderstorms — Get off exposed ridges before they arrive
- ✓ Trail: prime — 0.29" of rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 1.64 mi
- Elevation gain
- 59 ft
- Surface
- dirt
- Difficulty
- moderate
Trailhead
Coordinates
36.8936, -76.0135 — 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 Osprey Trail?
Osprey Trail is a 1.64-mile route with 59 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 Osprey Trail?
Osprey 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 Osprey Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Osprey 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.