Description
The Cape Henry Trail crosses the heavily wooded First Landing State Park, located on Capte Henry north of Virginia Beach. The trail provides access to the Narrows Recreation area, located in the park, as well as to neighborhoods and shops just west of the park boundary (see the
Cape Henry Drive Trail).
The natural surface path has a few ups and downs, as well as narrow segments, perfect for a pleasant and easy mountain bike ride. Look for wildlife, including ospreys, great blue herons, various waterfowl, foxes, and deer.
Parking and Trail Access
There are four places to park in First Landing State Park. From Virginia Beach, take US 60 (Atlantic Ave.) north to 64th Street and turn left. Look for signs to parking.
To access the western trailhead, continue on US 64 from Virginia Beach; the road will eventually angle west to become 83rd Street/Shore Drive. Turn left on SR 343, then take the next right and follow the signs to parking. Alternatively, continue on SR 343 to park headquarters.
User fees apply (minimal) and are less during the off-season).
Cape Henry Trail
By
tellasner
in
June, 2010
A wonderful bike ride. About 5 miles on dirt, which can get a bit muddy, but still navigable after a rain. Miles 1 through 3 Are fairly flat and go through woods and swamp. Miles 3-5 are a little more open, with a small lake, a few small hills and patches ...
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Cape Henry Trail
By
tellasner
in
June, 2010
A wonderful bike ride. About 5 miles on dirt, which can get a bit muddy, but still navigable after a rain. Miles 1 through 3 Are fairly flat and go through woods and swamp. Miles 3-5 are a little more open, with a small lake, a few small hills and patches ...
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Great Family Ride!
By
csensiba
in
March, 2008
This was my son's second trail ride ever, and this was perfect training ground for him: wide double-track, very few other riders (in mid-March), and plenty of rolling ups and downs for him to explore his gears. The "narrows" section (toward the endpoint ...
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