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Cape Henry Trail Beach Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · Running trail in Virginia Beach, Virginia · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Cape Henry Trail Beach Trailhead'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 Cape Henry Trail Beach Trailhead
“The scenery is beautiful, especially when the Spanish moss hangs from the trees and the sunlight filters through the branches.”
Cape Henry Trail – First Landing State Park (formerly Seashore State Park), Virginia Beach The Cape Henry Trail is one of the best year-round trails in Virginia Beach. It’s long, flat, and perfect for walking, hiking, running, or biking.
Easy to walk, lots of birds, many different trails. Basically a flat walk
Trail conditions & character
“The scenery is beautiful, especially when the Spanish moss hangs from the trees and the sunlight filters through the branches.”
“It’s long, flat, and perfect for walking, hiking, running, or biking.”
Plan your run at Cape Henry Trail Beach Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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