Dismal Swamp Canal Trail

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Dismal Swamp Canal Trl
Chesapeake, VA 23322

The Dismal Swamp Canal Trail in Chesapeake, VA, is a multi-use trail that spans 86 miles, offering opportunities for biking, walking, running, hiking, horseback riding, and boating. This trail, designated as a Virginia Treasure, runs adjacent to the historically significant Dismal Swamp Canal, known for its role in the Underground Railroad and as a habitat for diverse wildlife.

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4.036 reviews
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Lisa O.
4/27/2022

The Dismal Swamp Canal Trail offers a variety. So it deserves a 5 star for all that it offers. Start out with the great parking. It is out and back and an Easy hike. It has great mile markers so...

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Jodie C.
9/12/2023

To be honest, people on insta were telling me I was actually at the wrong location for what I was looking for. I was so excited to fit in time to go hike the dismal swamp. I've been thinking...

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Alison M.
5/1/2021

Love love love. A bit of a drive from Pungo but worth it. This trail is so well maintained and well-marked with mileposts for each mile (in some cases .25 and .5 miles) that it's easy to set a...

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John B.
6/27/2020

[Coronavirus review] The trail here looks like an abandoned road, which isn't the prettiest thing, but is helpful for social distancing. It's also the rare "trail" where bikes and pedestrians can...

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Heather B.
10/22/2020

How awesome!!! When we arrived we arrived at the perfect moment when the bridge was moving. So we got to experience that. The welcome center was closed because it was a Sunday but we were able to...

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