Dismal Swamp Trail
Dismal Swamp Canal Trail Park, Chesapeake city, VA
Out-and-back trail in Dismal Swamp Canal Trail Park, Chesapeake city, VA. Road & touring bike & Hiking.
- Distance
- 16.3 mi (26.2 km)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 25 min
- High point
- 20 ft (6 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Bike repair station 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Dismal Swamp Trail
How long is Dismal Swamp Trail?
Dismal Swamp Trail is 16.3 mi (26.2 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 25 min.
How hard is Dismal Swamp Trail?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Dismal Swamp Trail?
Parking at the start.
Are there water and toilets on Dismal Swamp Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Dismal Swamp Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (68% under trees).
What can you do on Dismal Swamp Trail?
Best for Road & touring bike. Also: Hiking.
Is this a good week for Dismal Swamp Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Dismal Swamp Trail
- Rosemary Ditch Trail Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge · Easy · 4.6 mi (7.4 km)
- Northeast Ditch Trail Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge · Easy · 5 mi (8 km)
- Black Bear Trail Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge · Easy · 3.8 mi (6.1 km)
- Portsmouth Ditch Trail Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge · Easy · 8.2 mi (13.3 km)
- East Coast Greenway (NC/VA complementary route) Craven County · Expert · 410.9 mi (661.2 km)
- Big Entry Ditch Trail Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge · Easy · 10.2 mi (16.4 km)
- boundary path Chesapeake city · Easy · 1.3 mi (2.1 km)
- East Ditch Trail Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge · Easy · 16.7 mi (26.9 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap