2026

Walk where the first American settlers walked! Your pet is welcome on a leash.

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This event is held inside a state park that has a required entrance fee.

WHAT IS THE EVENT

First Landing State Park

Year Round Walk

SN: 130570 - 2026 / Y0468

when is the event

From Sat, Jan 3rd, 2026 to Dec 31st, 2026

Start box available: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

where is the event

Virginia Beach, Virginia

The address/location to the Physical Start Box (PSB) for mapping services such as Google or Siri is as follows:

First Landing State Park Office 2500 Shore Drive Virginia Beach, VA

WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.

reasons to do the event

Special programs

Anniversaries Hurrah

CC: Virginia Beach, City of

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Event comments

The walk takes you through the swamps and marshes of the state park. You will walk on natural paths passing trees dripping with Spanish moss.New in 2023! There will be a 5K option on the beach.

conditions for the event

Rating: 1C, Distance: 5, 10km

Restrooms: Yes

Pets: Yes

Strollers: No

Wheelchairs: No

Event information

First Landing State Park has a parking fee, currently $7.00. Insect repellent and water are recommended. You will drive 3/4 of a mile to the Trail Center to start the walk. Exit the parking lot and cross Shore Drive at the signal light. You do not have to pay for parking again. Proceed up the hill to the parking lot.

Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY

how to get to the event

Driving to the start box

First Landing State Park Office2500 Shore DriveVirginia Beach, VA 23451Latitude, 36.918020. Longitude, -76.051547.(757) 412-2300THIS OFFICE IS ON THE OCEAN SIDE OF SHORE DRIVE.Directions: From I-64, take Northampton Blvd.-U.S. 13 North (Exit 282). Go through eight lights, then turn right at the Shore Drive/U.S. 60 exit (last exit before the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel). Take a right on Shore Drive and go four and a half miles to the park entrance. To reach the park office, camping or cabins, turn left off U.S. Rt. 60 at the stoplight. Pay the parking fee at the kiosk. Current fee is $7.00.

Maps phrase and directions link

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First Landing State Park Office 2500 Shore Drive Virginia Beach, VA

This event has a remote start.

3/4 miles up the hill from the office.

event sponsor

Peninsula Pathfinders of Virginia (AVA-0142)

Event website: www.walkvirginia.org

point of contact

Click inside the box to send an email to the POC.