Hiking at Belle Isle State Park

Deep Creek Trail

The Deep Creek Trail is a 0.9 mile multi-use trail that loops from the parking and boat ramp area to the park access road. This trail features views of Deep Creek and the Rappahannock River.

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Mud Creek Trail

Mud Creek Trail is a .5 mile easy hiking trail that is accessible from the car-top launch area and takes users through the woods, then along an agricultural field, ultimately reaching the Watch House and Porpoise Creek trailheads.

Blaze Color: Yellow

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Mulberry Creek Boardwalk Trail

The Mulberry Creek Boardwalk Trail is a short, handicap accessible boardwalk that may be reached from the Mud Creek cartop launch area. This trail offers views of Mud Creek and Mulberry Creek and is a good choice for those wishing to observe waterfowl that frequent the area.

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Neck Fields Trail

The Neck Fields Trail is a 1.3 mile, easy multi-use trail, that is accessible from the Watch House Trail and takes users along the peninsula, passing through wooded areas and agricultural fields, and terminating at Brewer's Point where Mulberry Creek flows into the Rappahannock River. A pit toilet and picnic tables are located near the trail's end here. Several secondary trails, including the .8 mile Neck Fields Loop Trail, wind around the fields flanking the trail.

Blaze Color: Green

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North Boundary Trail

The North Boundary Trail is a 1.5 mile easy multi-use trail around the perimiter of agricultural fields on the northern side of the park. The trail follows the wooded boundaries of cultivated fields and offers occasional views of Mulberry Creek. A camping area is also sited along the trail.

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Porpoise Creek Trail

The Porpoise Creek Trail is a 0.4 mile easy multi-use trail that runs between an agricultural field and a wooded area. It connects the Watch House Trail access to the picnic area and passes by an observation blind where visitors may view wildlife on Porpoise Creek.

Blaze Color: Blue

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Watch House Trail

The Watch House Trail is a .4 mile easy multi-use trail that is accessible from the Mud Creek Trail and from the Porpoise Creek Trail. It runs alongside marsh areas and passes through fields until it ends at the Rappahannock River where there are a few benches. The 1 mile Watch House Loop Trail, which wraps around the adjacent fields, is accessible from this trail.

Blaze Color: Red

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