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White Hill Lake Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Running trail in Virginia Beach, Virginia · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 20 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from White Hill Lake 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 White Hill Lake Trail
“Beautiful and peaceful trail!”
“Beautiful and peaceful trail!”
The White Hill Lake Trail at First Landing State Park is an incredible choice if you want to get off the beaten path and enjoy some true coastal wilderness. Serving as a peaceful connector between the main Cape Henry Trail and the waterfront loops, this trail rewards hikers with a gorgeous, secluded view of White Hill…
Trail conditions & character
“The White Hill Lake Trail at First Landing State Park is an incredible choice if you want to get off the beaten path and enjoy some true coastal wilderness.”
“The terrain features a mix of packed dirt and rolling sand dunes that provide a fantastic workout for your legs without being overly steep.”
Plan your run at White Hill Lake Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Distance20 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitedcr.virginia.gov
- Phone(757) 412-2300
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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 |
Running trails near Virginia Beach
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
First Landing State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 7,336 reviews
Cape Henry beachfront park & historic site with marshes, maritime forest, hiking & canoe trails.
Bald Cypress Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 186 reviews
Serene trail featuring boardwalks through lagoons with bald cypress, Spanish moss & dragonflies.
