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Northside Park Mountain Bike Trail - Multi Use Trail
4.2 ★★★★☆ 98 Google reviews · Running trail in Norfolk, Virginia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Northside Park Mountain Bike Trail - Multi Use 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.
Skate park, baseball field and other outdoor areas with hiking trails that once served as a naval dump.
What runners say about Northside Park Mountain Bike Trail - Multi Use Trail
Trail is nice here and just a little rigorous. I fully enjoyed it and will bring my doggo with poop bags next time.
Trails are surprisingly intricate and longer than I expected... Tennis courts are great and offer activities and structure. The place is always popping on beautiful days. I love to watch the kids and catch the interesting people that enjoy the natural elements it offers.
We should ride this bike trail when we were kids years ago and it brought back a lot of memories to go back out here and see that and it's still very well maintained and Northside Park is doing a great job of keeping the place the only thing is he got a pothole right in the front of the car when you first go in and I…
As an old navel dump, we cut these trails as kids. Before people were allowed, we mapped out the three main trails. A little different now. It's fun to get a little lost. Glad to see it maintained. Just don't dig.
Trail conditions & character
“Best spot for training my service dog, she absolutely loves this park.”
“When I was there unfortunately it was on the muddy side.”
Plan your run at Northside Park Mountain Bike Trail - Multi Use Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone+1 757-441-5834
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–6 pm |
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