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1.5 miles
Distance
2 ft
Climb
00:21:14
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
9 ft
Altitude min
12 ft
Altitude max
10 ft
Altitude start
10 ft
Altitude end
-1.6%
Grade max
1%
Grade min
302 ft
Distance climb
197 ft
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:21:14
Avg time
Stumpy Lake Outer Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaStumpy Lake Natural Area
Virginia Beach, Virginia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity50 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeDirt/Gravel Road
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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SeasonYear Round
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Year Opened2026
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Land Owner
As a valuable aesthetic resource, the area offers opportunity for passive recreational uses, such as hiking, fishing, bird watching, nature observation and photography. The 1,422-acre property was acquired in 2001 from the City of Norfolk.
A canoe/kayak launch is located just after the causeway from Indian River Road near the entrance to the Stumpy Lake Golf Course. Designed for non-motorized vessels, the launch is also fully ADA compliant. There is a small picnic shelter nearby. Parking spaces are available for 12 cars and two trailers. Overflow car parking is available at Stumpy Lake Golf Course.
source: Stumpy Lake Natural Area
Access Info
4797 Indian River Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 10 miles avg distance
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- Last: Mar 15, 2026
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(36.775160, -76.160910)
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Where is Stumpy Lake Outer Loop located?
Stumpy Lake Outer Loop is located in Stumpy Lake Natural Area, Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Stumpy Lake Natural Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.77516, -76.16091.
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How hard is Stumpy Lake Outer Loop?
Stumpy Lake Outer Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Stumpy Lake Outer Loop?
Stumpy Lake Outer Loop has 2 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 9 ft to 12 ft.
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Is Stumpy Lake Outer Loop a point to point trail?
Stumpy Lake Outer Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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