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2,411 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-7 ft
Descent
00:05:13
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
4 ft
Altitude min
11 ft
Altitude max
11 ft
Altitude start
10 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-2.8%
Grade max
2.5%
Grade min
367 ft
Distance climb
433 ft
Distance down
1,378 ft
Distance flat
00:05:13
Avg time

Heron Point Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Marshview Park
    Virginia Beach, Virginia
  • Ref Number
    #6
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • One Direction for E-Biking
    • One Direction for Trail Running
    • One Direction for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Gap Jump
  • Lighting
    No
  • Land Owner
    The City of Virginia Beach

Directional trail - counter clockwise. Multi-use trail: expect hikers, runners and cyclists (bell encouraged). Dogs permitted on leash.
Marshview Park - Nice winding trail by the water with a good view. An up and down trail that follows Owl Creek under the tree canopy and over roots.

source: Park trail map website
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    Maintainer
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jan 10, 2026 @ 1:35pm (America/New_York)
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Nov 9, 2025 @ 10:23am (America/New_York)
Nov 9, 2025
 A little wet nothing too bad. All of the wooden features are slick.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Trail 6 Marshview Park

        ▼ Where is Trail 6 Marshview Park located?
        Trail 6 Marshview Park is located in Marshview Park, Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Marshview Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.82994, -75.99054.
        ▼ How hard is Trail 6 Marshview Park?
        Trail 6 Marshview Park is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trail 6 Marshview Park?
        Trail 6 Marshview Park has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 9 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4 ft to 11 ft.
        ▼ How long is Trail 6 Marshview Park?
        Trail 6 Marshview Park is 2,418 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Trail 6 Marshview Park?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Trail 6 Marshview Park. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Trail 6 Marshview Park?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Trail 6 Marshview Park are:
        • January (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Trail 6 Marshview Park? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trail 6 Marshview Park are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Trail 6 Marshview Park?
        The estimated time to ride Trail 6 Marshview Park is approximately 5 minutes. The trail is 2,418 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Trail 6 Marshview Park?
        Trail 6 Marshview Park is a very popular trail. There have been 772 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,332 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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