Suffolk Seaboard Coastline Trail

Virginia

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Suffolk Seaboard Coastline Trail Facts

States: Virginia
Counties: Chesapeake, Suffolk
Length: 6.5 miles
Trail end points: Suffolk; Driver; and Chesapeake
Trail surfaces: Asphalt
Trail category: Rail-Trail
ID: 8805647

Suffolk Seaboard Coastline Trail Description

The Suffolk Seaboard Coastline Trail is currently a 6.5-mile trail in three separate segments that will one day span 20 miles, connecting the communities of Suffolk and Chesapeake in southeastern Virginia. 

About the Route

In the heart of Suffolk, two segments of the trail have been constructed. The 1.5-mile southwest section of trail runs east through the city from the intersection of Prentis St & W Constance Rd. Just east of Main Street, a spur curves north around the outside of Cedar Hill Cemetery to US-58, a short distance away from the city's Seaboard Station Railroad Museum, a must visit for rail aficionados. The main route continues east from Main Street to its eastern end on Moore Avenue.

The northeast segment in Suffolk spans about 1.5 miles between Suburban Drive and Nansemond Parkway, northeast of downtown. It is a pleasant and shady stretch of trail along the former rail corridor. The Suburban Drive Trailhead has parking, a portable toilet, a picnic table and a bike repair station.

A paved, 3.5-mile section of the trail runs between the Village of Driver and the Chesapeake City Line. From its southwest end in the historical Village of Driver, the trail stretches northeast through the rural outskirts of Suffolk to the Chesapeake City Line. At each end are small parking lots, fix-it stations, water, and restroom facilities. There is one at-grade road crossing with Shoulders Hill Road, approximately one mile from the northeast terminus.

Each segment of the rail-trail follows the former Seaboard Coastal Railroad right-of-way and much of the pathway is surrounded by trees, farmland, and neighborhoods. It crosses over several creeks and winds through some of the area's plentiful marshland. Local wildlife abounds, so be on the lookout for copperheads sunning on the trail.

Connections

The trail is part of a larger 41-mile effort called the South Hampton Roads Trail, which will link Suffolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach.

Parking and Trail Access

The Suffolk Seaboard Coastline Trail is in three separate segments in Suffolk, Driver, and Chesapeake.

Parking is available at:

  • 212 Suburban Dr (Suffolk)
  • Suffolk Seaboard Station Railroad Museum, 326 N Main St (Suffolk)

Visit the TrailLink map for all parking options and detailed directions.

Suffolk Seaboard Coastline Trail Reviews

Nice trail / Needs more parking

Did the northeast section, Suburban to Nansemond. Have walked it before, but this was the first time biking. A nice, easy, flat, paved trail with plenty of shade. The only problem is the parking. Only a few slots and all but one very skinny one was available.

Perfect place to practice longboarding/skating

I went on a Wednesday around 1:00pm so there was no one there. The trail is perfectly paved and plenty wide.

The trail path is paved. This would be a good trail for training to do longer trails on a road bike. It is a safe, clean, and beautiful trail through nature. The trail is approximately 3.5 miles from end to end per my "igsport IGS360" bike computer.

The trail path is paved. This would be a good trail for training to do longer trails on a road bike. It is a safe, clean, and beautiful trail through nature. The trail is approximately 3.5 miles from end to end per my "igsport IGS360" bike computer.

Nice Walking Path just be careful On hot days for (SNAKES) if you have Kids make sure they stay on the pavement & watch where you walk. Copperheads andKing Snakes

Nice Walking Path just be careful On hot days for (SNAKES) if you have Kids make sure they stay on the pavement & watch where you walk. Copperheads andKing Snakes

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