Allison Cole
VA | CO. I love coffee, mountains, the sea and kindness. Excited to share travel tips and hear stories from others.
There are a ridiculous amount of trails in this surrounding area. Beautiful trees align all of them. For this specific trail, you will not be disappointed with the area. Very unique for Virginia Beach!
4.0
Easy access to get here. Be sure to take the trail behind the lighthouse - a beautiful walkway with a ton of wildlife and great photography of the marshes. Snake warning during the summertime**
5.0
This is a great lighthouse to add to your list of things to do in obx! The best view in my opinion is from the beach on the dunes. When going into the lot, turn left before the lighthouse and there's a trail to get to the top of the sandunes for some great photography!
5.0
Colonial Williamsburg is A MUST. This historic town has so much to offer, and has some great trails around the area. Check out the "Cheese Shop" it is the best food around!
5.0
If you want a beautiful view of Acadias coastline - TAKE THIS TRAIL! It is absolutely gorgeous, and such a fun little hike. I would recommend this for all fitness levels. There are many points where you’re able to get on, so you can really play with how far you want to walk. But this is definitely a must if you visit this national park :)
5.0
Extremely busy when I visited. Hard to get photos of the bridge itself because of this, but it’s still a fun time. Great for all ages, I would highly recommend going at night when they have their lights outlining the trees. Absolutely stunning.
4.0
I love this little trail so much! It’s so much fun walking through the woods and seeing this guy. Good stop for all ages and fitness levels, the trail is flat and very short. If you’re in the Breckinridge area, I would definitely add this to your list of things to see - especially if you have children.
5.0
I finished the hike this morning, and it was beautiful. The snow along the trail and surrounding views made it extra special. A couple things to note, if you choose to come in the winter it is very muddy and slick in some areas, so wearing chains or good hiking shoes is a must. There’s also a $10.00 entrance fee when you park.
4.0
This is nice paved trail that directly goes around the lake. There's a dock, boat ramp, beach and even a dog park around it. Plenty of parking. Sunrise here is BEAUTIFUL. If you're in the area, it's definitely worth doing but I wouldn't go far out of my way for this.
4.0
Loved this lighthouse and how easy it was to access it. The trail to get there is very flat and short. It's in the forrest so not much scenery other than the lighthouse itself, but it's worth the stop.
4.0
A big reason people come to this park is because of the wild ponies, and they are often seen on this trail. Saw about fifteen ponies bunched together and a ton of egrets. But be sure to bring bug spray, this trail was covered with mosquitos.
5.0
If you're going to go to Jockey's Ridge, you have to swing by the sound side. It gives a unique perspective to Outerbanks and shows gorgeous views of the open sky. I've visited a handful of times, and I swing by this specific section every time.
5.0
If you're looking for a "quiet" section of Outerbanks, this is a good place to come. The southern marsh trails were beautiful and there wasn't a lot of people we passed. Saw a handful of beautiful egrets and turtles. Great place to stop for a bit and explore.
4.0
Hi all! Wanted to update some information on how to visit these lighthouses because some things have changed in the past few years. The lighthouses are located on an active military base and an active ID is required to get on. If you do not have an active ID, you MUST take the tour shuttle that is offered. In addition to this, all climbers now must be at least 42” tall. Adults are not permitted to carry children. General Admission prices have increased to $14 for a combination ticket of both lighthouses (climb included). The lighthouses are well worth the trip, this just now requires a little more planning. For additional information on the shuttle and other regulations please visit: https://preservationvirginia.org/historic-sites/cape-henry-lighthouse/#plan-your-visit before your journey. Happy exploring!
4.0
Yorktown is a great place to spend a whole day exploring. Beautiful place for photographs and cute stores to stop in. Be sure to check out the surrounding nature trails, there's numerous in the area good for all ages!
5.0
I've walked around this lake during the spring, summer and winter. All four season offer a unique perspective to the lake. Winter was a personal favorite because the lake was frozen over and it was a beautiful sight. This is a great trail for all activity levels and ages.
5.0
We went in the summer and it was perfect. Most people who went up to the lake were fishing. Dog friendly, beautiful views. Would absolutely do it again.
5.0
Great roadside stop. We went into the “Palette” to explore a bit and it was awesome. The only thing I’ll say is in order to see the colors well, go during sunrise or sunset. We went during the peak of the day when the sun was bright, and the colors weren’t as noticeable or vibrant.
4.0
Very easy walk, great little pit stop to see beautiful views
5.0
Absolutely beautiful. The little bit of water made everything very reflective. Went in December which was a great time because it wasn’t ridiculously hot like normal.
5.0
You can get to a high section of the hike and see the beautiful stars and night sky without taking the last half mile to the tip. Wouldn't recommend going passed the point where there's warning signs if you're an inexperience hiker because this part of the hike can be very dangerous, especially at night. If you prepare properly with lights, proper gear and take your time, you should be fine.
5.0
Very easy mild hike. We were able to finish everything a little over an hour. If you like going on trails with nobody around this is the hike to take. I went at 1:00pm on a Saturday in July and had the whole trail to myself. When you get to the top, make sure you explore/get on the rocks to the left in order to see the best view. If you're in the area, this is a great hike to do, but I wouldn't come here if you are traveling long distance.
3.0
Don't let the 8.8 miles keep you away from this hike - it's really not as bad as it seems! The first three miles are a breeze. The last 1.2 miles are a little harder but nothing extremely challenging. Very photogenic area, good hammocking spots at the top as well. Highly recommend going sunrise or early. This is one of the most popular hikes in the state so it gets busy really fast. PARKING - is another reason to get there early. THE LOT HAS LIMITED SPACE AND FILLS QUICKLY.
4.0
Beautiful trail/falls! This is a VERY popular area so go early to avoid crowds. The guided path takes you along the river to both of the falls and it’s very easy for all ages. There’s a natural cave you can walk through to get really close to Lower Falls to make this place even more special.
5.0
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