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Cannonball Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · Running trail in Norfolk, Virginia · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Cannonball Trail's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

What runners say about Cannonball Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (7 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Lived here years and didn't hear much about this. Very cool urban trail, about 2 hours casual paced walk. Don't overlook going into the courtyards of the historical sites! The plaques in the sidewalks are good guides. Sites 22-31 were my favorite that neighborhood is gorgeous.

★★★★★ — B , Apr 2021

Absolutely a great place to do my daily walking exercises..very pleasant to walk

★★★★★ — Clemen , Jun 2021

Excellent walking tour of Norfolk. Lots of history that most people miss

★★★★★ — Nathan , Feb 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 7 reviews →

Plan your run at Cannonball Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • Phone+1 757-664-6620

Hours

Monday 8:30 am–5 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am–5 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am–5 pm
Thursday 8:30 am–5 pm
Friday 8:30 am–5 pm
Saturday 10 am–4 pm
Sunday 11 am–3 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Cannonball Trail

232 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.