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Mount Trashmore Park Loops

Paved lakeside loops with the only meaningful hill repeats in central Virginia Beach.

Trailhead viewOfficial page
Distance
1.5mi
Climb (listed)
60ft
Time (agency)
25–45 min
Difficulty
Easy
Terrain
Paved

The route

Where it is

No route line is on file for this trail yet, so the map shows the trailhead only. Trailfinder publishes lines only when they can be assembled from OpenStreetMap and checked against the agency distance.

What it feels like

What it feels like

Essentially level across 1.5 miles; 60 ft of listed gain barely registers. Firm, even surface.

Trailfinder readingFrom: agency distance 1.5 mi and gain 60 ft; surfaces on file: paved.

Before you drive

What to know first

Official · parks.virginiabeach.gov

Closures and conditions change. Check the agency's alerts page before leaving.

Start here

Trailhead

36.82897, -76.12473

Open the trailhead in a map app
Parking
Not on file
Fees
Free.
Permits
Not on file
Hours
Not on file
Restrooms
Not on file
Water
Not on file
Dogs
Dogs allowed on leash
Cell service
Not on file
Emergency
Not on file
Source: parks.virginiabeach.govLast checked August 29, 2026Report a change

How hard it will feel

Difficulty, explained

Official · parks.virginiabeach.gov

Easy

Paved and short; the hills are optional add-ons.

Trailfinder readingEasy

Nothing here should surprise a first-timer: short, gentle, and easy underfoot.

Distance
+0
1.5 miles is a short outing.
Climb
+0
Essentially flat (60 ft listed).
Footing
+0
Firm, even surface the whole way.
Technicality
+0
Nothing technical recorded; walking the whole way.
Exposure
—
Exposure not on file.

Commitment

How long it takes

Official · parks.virginiabeach.gov25–45 min
Trailfinder reading
Hiking
27–37 min
3 mph moving on firm tread, no stops. 60 ft of climbing adds 2 min at a hiking pace.
Running
12–17 min
6.5 mph moving on firm tread, no stops. 60 ft of climbing adds 2 min at a hiking pace.
Family pace
42–63 min
1.8 mph moving on firm tread, no stops. 60 ft of climbing adds 2 min at a hiking pace.

Terrain

Underfoot

Surface
Paved
Technicality
Nothing technical recorded
Crossings
None recorded
Exposure
Not on file

What you'll see

On the record

  • Hill repeats
  • Two lakes
  • Playgrounds and skate park

Setting on file: Urban, Park.

When to go

Seasonal character

Virginia BeachYear-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 condition report. Check the agency's alerts page for closures.

Who it fits

Is this for you?

Runners
Yes, running is supported
Families
Good with kids
Strollers
Stroller friendly
Dogs
Dogs allowed on leash
Accessibility
Paved perimeter path is level and wheelchair accessible; the hills are not.
Experience
Beginners welcome

The long version

About this route

Mount Trashmore is a reclaimed landfill turned city park, and its two grass-covered hills give oceanfront-flat runners somewhere to practice climbing. The paved perimeter loop circles two lakes with clear sightlines, restrooms, and playgrounds.

It is a dependable weekday option: well lit sightlines, easy parking, and short enough that families and interval runners share it comfortably.

If not this one

Related, and why

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Distance
3mi
Elevation gain
0ft
Time (agency)
~1h13
Easy
  • Paved
  • Coast

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Distance
1.8mi
Elevation gain
10ft
Time (agency)
~45 min
ModerateNo line on file
  • Boardwalk
  • Sand
  • Shaded

Similar commitment · 1.8 mi and 10 ft, about the same day out.

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Cape Henry Trail

Distance
6mi
Elevation gain
12ft
Time (agency)
~2h10
Moderate
  • Paved
  • Sand
  • Shaded

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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

Nearby · 8 mi from this trailhead.

Provenance

Facts:
verified against the managing agency · last checked August 29, 2026.
Readings:
anything marked Trailfinder reading is derived by Trailfinder from those sources, not published by the agency.

Before you go: Trail conditions, access rules, weather, water availability, and closures can change. Check the linked official source before leaving and choose a route appropriate for your experience and current conditions.