Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach Boardwalk
- Distance
- 3mi
- Elevation gain
- 0ft
- Time (agency)
- ~1h13
Easy
- Paved
- Coast
Why goOcean views the entire way.
Tidewater · region
Virginia Beach
Boardwalk miles, maritime forest singletrack, and one of the flattest running cities in the state.
Virginia Beach is the easiest place in Virginia to build a running habit: a continuous oceanfront boardwalk, a paved bike path beside it, and a set of state park trails minutes inland. First Landing State Park adds cypress swamp and maritime forest routes that feel nothing like the oceanfront, and False Cape rewards anyone willing to walk a long, remote approach.
- Trails
- 6
- Climb range
- 0–60 ft
- Distance range
- 1.5–20 mi
- Shaded · firm
- 50% · 83%
6 trails in Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach
Cape Henry Trail
- Distance
- 6mi
- Elevation gain
- 12ft
- Time (agency)
- ~2h10
Moderate
- Paved
- Sand
- Shaded
Why goLive oak and cypress forest.
Virginia Beach
Bald Cypress Trail
- Distance
- 1.8mi
- Elevation gain
- 10ft
- Time (agency)
- ~45 min
ModerateNo line on file
- Boardwalk
- Sand
- Shaded
Why goCypress swamp boardwalk.
Virginia Beach
First Landing State Park Trail Network
- Distance
- 20mi
- Elevation gain
- Gain not on file
- Hiking time (estimate)
- Your call
ModerateNo line on file
- Boardwalk
- Sand
- Shaded
Why goLong Creek Trail.
Virginia Beach
Mount Trashmore Park Loops
- Distance
- 1.5mi
- Elevation gain
- 60ft
- Time (agency)
- ~35 min
EasyNo line on file
- Paved
Why goPaved lakeside loops with the only meaningful hill repeats in central Virginia Beach.
Virginia Beach
False Cape State Park Routes
- Distance
- Distance not on file
- Elevation gain
- Gain not on file
- Hiking time (estimate)
- Time not on file
Not ratedNo line on file
- Dirt tread
- Sand
- Coast
Why goUndeveloped Atlantic beach.
Seasons here
Year-round access. Oceanfront wind and sun exposure are constant; plan for heat and UV from June through September and for cold onshore wind in winter.
General seasonal character, not a live report.
Terrain band
Tidewater
Sea level. Boardwalks, sand, and paved waterfront corridors; shade and heat decide the day, not climbing.
Compare bandsTowns and access
- Virginia Beach Oceanfront
- Sandbridge
- Pungo
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