Description
The Elizabeth River Trail–Atlantic City Spur runs for 9.5 miles between Harbor Park Stadium and the Norfolk International Terminals. The trail occupies a railroad right-of-way yet incorporates a sea-faring history as it follows part of Norfolk's waterfront. Here you'll see ships and barges, navy vessels and tankers in the waters of Hampton Roads.
The Elizabeth River continues to be an important adjunct to the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic. And because of its location, you're likely to see plenty of seabirds, including cormorants, skimmers, ducks and sea gulls.
Stop by historic Fort Norfolk and see its dungeon, powder magazine and other buildings dating from the early 19th century. The fort was commissioned by George Washington in 1794, and you can still climb to the top of its earthen embankments for spectacular views of the city and surrounding river.
Parking and Trail Access
You can access the Elizabeth River Trail from several places, including the intersection of Langley Road and Redgate Ave.; the intersection of Claremont and Raleigh Avenues; on Boissevain Ave., on Warrington Ave. and on W. Olney Road (all near the intersection with Claremont Ave.).
The trail also connects with many streets in West Ghent. In addition, on-street parking is available all along the trail.
Weekly rides down the Elizabeth River Trail
By
ecocycling
in
December, 2011
The trail is a safe route through the winding Norfolk landscape that allows riders to see nature and the downtown city scape all in under 10 miles! Every weekend a group of bicyclist rides together on the Elizabeth River Trail in their community ride ...
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this is one short trail
By
pete sutton
in
August, 2008
a pleasant stroll can be had along this trail, though i wouldn't recommend this as a destination for cyclists, as you'd be finished in about 2 1/2 minutes end to end!...more creative bikers can integrate this into a longer trek through norfolk...hopefully, ...
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