Biking at False Cape State Park
(757) 426-7128
4001 Sandpiper Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Latitude: 36.593813
Longitude: -75.886521
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Barbour Hill Trail
The Barbour Hill Trail transects the park from Back Bay on the west side of the park to the beach on the Atlantic Ocean side of the park. An easy 1.4 mile trail for hiking and biking, it is accessible from the main Marsh Ridge entrance trail, from the Sand Ridge Trail and from the northern part of the beach near campsites four through six. This trail passes by the Visitor Center and, before the park's establishment, was once used as a small landing strip by local hunt clubs.
Blaze Color: Gold
Usage:
- Length: 1.4
- Difficulty: Easy
- Surface: Sand, Gravel
Dudley Island LoopTrail
The Dudley Island Loop Trail is a 1.3 mile, easy loop trail, accessible from the Sand Ridge Trail. This trail leads to the site of one of the many hunt clubs that used to be in this area. All that remains is the small caretaker's house that was adjacent to the club. At the end of the trail there is a small loop around an area of tall grasses where the hunt club used to stand.
Blaze Color: Brown
Usage:
- Length: 1.3
- Difficulty: Easy
- Surface: Sand, Grass
False Cape Landing Trail
The False Cape Landing Trail is a .7 mile, moderate difficulty trail, that is accessible from the Sand Ridge Trail, the False Cape Landing Boat Dock, and from the beach access point at its eastern end. The trail is one of three trails in the park that connect the Back Bay on the west side of the park, to the beach on the Atlantic Ocean side of the park. It is also the shortest of these spanning trails and the most centrally located in the park, making it popular for boaters and surfers wishing to access the beach. The trail passes by campsites 10-12 to the west and campsites 7-9 to the east. The trail takes users over the sand dunes to the ocean.
Blaze Color: Gray
Usage:
- Length: 0.7
- Difficulty: Easy
- Surface: Sand, Grass
Marsh Ridge Trail
The Marsh Ridge Trail is a .7 mile, easy trail at the park's northern entrance. It connects with Sand Ridge Trail near the park's Visitor Center. Winding through the park?s impoundments and marsh areas, this trail highlights the transition from marsh to dune ecology. An overlook platform is at the beginning of the trail and is excellent for bird watching and wildlife photography.
Blaze Color: Light Green
Usage:
- Length: 0.7
- Difficulty: Easy
- Surface: Sand, Grass
Monument Trail
The Monument Trail is an easy, 0.1 mile trail, that spans between the Dudley Island Loop Trail and the Ocean Pearl Trail. At the monument site, one can see the obelisk that was placed in 1887 by governor Fitzhugh Lee (nephew of Robert E. Lee) to commemorate the 1728 surveying of the state line.
Blaze Color: Pink
Usage:
- Length: 0.1
- Difficulty: Easy
- Surface: Sand, Grass
Ocean Pearl Trail
The Ocean Pearl Trail is a .4 mile, easy trail that connects with Sand Ridge Trail and the Monument Trail near the park's southern boundary. The trail dead ends at the North Carolina border, but is not the main southern trailhead that is located on the Atlantic Ocean beach.
Blaze Color: Light Blue
Usage:
- Length: 0.4
- Difficulty: Easy
- Surface: Sand, Grass
Sand Ridge Trail
The Sand Ridge Trail is the park's main trail. A 6.2 mile, moderate trail, that runs almost the entire length of the park, several overlooks can be accessed from this trail. Its northernmost access point is near the Visitor's Center at the intersection with the Barbour Hill Trail. The trail provides access to nearly all other trails in the park. At the southern end of the trail, hikers may access the Monument Trail, Ocean Pearl Trail, and the trail head at the North Carolina border. This trail is open to hikers and bicyclists though bicycle riders should watch for loose and shifting sand as most bikes will have to be walked through these areas. When hiking the park's trails watch for wild ponies and feral pigs which should not be approached or fed as they can be aggressive.
Blaze Color: Green
Usage:
- Length: 6.2
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Surface: Sand, Gravel
Sandy Point Trail
The Sandy Point Trail is a 0.8 mile, easy trail for hiking and biking that passes through areas of shrub oak and pine trees. The runs north-south near campsites 1 through 3 and provides an alternate route out of the park to the north. This trail provides access to the Barbour Hill Boat Dock which is the launching point for guided interpretive kayaking programs. There are overlook spurs to Back Bay off this trail-Teal Overlook, Tundra Swan Overlook, and Widgeon Overlook. Please look at the events and programs schedule for more information.
Blaze Color: Dark Green
Usage:
- Length: 0.8
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Surface: Sand, Grass
Vir-Mar Trail
The Vir-Mar Trail is a .3 mile, easy trail provides access to the Wash Woods Environmental Education center, the former Swan Hunt Club, a seasonal duck hunting club, and now an interpretive center that overlooks the Back Bay Wildlife Refuge.
Blaze Color: Black
Usage:
- Length: 0.3
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Surface: Sand, Grass
Wash Woods Trail
The Wash Woods Trail is a .66 mile, easy trail that parallels the Maritime Trail and provide access to the Sundew Trail. It is accessible from the Sand Ridge Trail. Wild ponies, fox, white-tailed deer, and a variety of waterfowl are all often visible from this trail. The east end of the trail terminates at the Atlantic Ocean.
Blaze Color: White
Usage:
- Length: 0.66
- Difficulty: Easy
- Surface: Sand, Grass
Other Activities At False Cape State Park: Boating and Water Sports, Camping, Educational Activities, Fishing, Gifts and Shopping, Hiking, Hunting, Picnicking, Wildlife Activities and Canoeing And Kayaking
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