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1,132 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-11 ft
Descent
27 ft
High Point
-10 ft
Altitude change
13 ft
Altitude min
23 ft
Altitude start
13 ft
Altitude end
-0.8%
Grade
-4.8%
Grade max
3%
Grade min
171 ft
Distance climb
659 ft
Distance down
272 ft
Distance flat

High Dune Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    First Landing State Park (Seashore State Park)
    Virginia Beach, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Hiking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #327446 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This trail is considered moderate difficulty which means that steepness and grade lengths vary; at least 60 percent of the length is fairly flat; healthy people can accomplish the trail with little risk of injury or fatigue. It is clearly marked with light yellow blaze. The highest point of this short trail is a great spot to see and hear woodpeckers. The trail goes over and through an ancient dune ridge.

source: Park brochure and map
Access Info

Park is open from 7AM to dusk. A fee is required to park.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Aug 16, 2025 @ 8:12am
Aug 16, 2025
 It's easy to miss this trail and stay on Bald Cypress. Fun to hike if you can.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is High Dune located?
      High Dune is located in First Landing State Park (Seashore State Park), Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States. It is part of the First Landing State Park (Seashore State Park) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.91368, -76.04254.
      ▼ How hard is High Dune?
      High Dune is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for High Dune?
      High Dune has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 11 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 13 ft to 27 ft.
      ▼ Is High Dune a point to point trail?
      High Dune is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is High Dune?
      High Dune is 1,132 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on High Dune?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on High Dune. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access High Dune? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to High Dune are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is High Dune?
      High Dune is a very popular trail. There have been 21 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 23 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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