Elizabeth River Trail

Category: Hiking area

Address: The Elizabeth River Trail Foundation, 101 W Main St #1000A, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA

Phone: +17576811405

Opening hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Reviews

anthony tomlinson

Apr 16, 2022

We went here for a walk after reading the reviews. We love a good riverside walk as a family. We were left a little disappointed. There wasn't much going on - the town seemed a little quiet. Hopefully Norfolk livens up in the Summer.

Ann Triola Smolinski

May 22, 2021

We spent an early morning walking the dog out here. It was lovely. I sorta feel like trail is a bit of a misnomer since there isn't much signage for it and directions drop you in the middle of town. So, not exactly what I expected but a great way to see downtown.

Clemen Estaya

Sep 30, 2020

A very good place to start doing your daily exercises. So beautiful and city keep it clean.

Michelle T

Sep 30, 2020

Very nice and clean. Not enough signage to navigate the trail. I would have not been able to follow the trail if my daughter had not been familiar with the route and served as guide.We are currently in the process of installing over 500 new signs. We're about 60% complete with new signs added weekly. Check out our video here about this massive signage effort! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVbifkLM0O0

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Questions & Answers

Could the trail be more clearly marked? I was recently on it with a friend, we were on bikes and there were times we lost the trail both downtown and near ODU

lisa clark | Feb 23, 2020
Elizabeth River Trail (Owner) | Feb 24, 2020

It's been over 2 years in the making, but we just got final approval for an entire new wayfinding signage system for the ERT. We'll be adding over 400 new signs including directional arrows and mile markers, section maps and on ground blazes. These are slated for installation this spring. Be sure to check out the new ERT sharrows in Larchmont to ODU section too. These feature ERT letters and easy-to-follow directional arrows that help users navigating that winding residential section of the trail.

Is there a specific address or directions for getting to the obstacle course?

Nakiah Reiter | Oct 25, 2020
Elizabeth River Trail (Owner) | Oct 26, 2020

Closest address to the new obstacle course is the Fort Norfolk Medical Building at 301 Riverview Ave. The parking lot there is currently free and less than a 5-minute walk from the course. Here's a link to an aerial map of this area showing course, parking and other sections currently under constructions with more exciting amenities! https://mailchi.mp/51bb3796da11/plum-point-park-construction-begins

I rode my bike on the trail last week and was unable to find signs to designate the route. If I had not been with an experienced trail rider, I would have just randomly driven around Ghent and lost the trail. Please add/increase signage. Thanks

Michelle T | Sep 25, 2020
ERT Hello | Sep 26, 2020

Hi Michelle! We are currently installing 500 signs - so many signs you *can't* get lost! They will be in by the end of this year. This 2 minute video explains our whole signage project if you want to learn more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVbifkLM0O0&t=20s

Is this trail easy to rollerskate on?

kayla | Sep 25, 2020
ERT Hello | Sep 26, 2020

Hi! It is a multi-surface trail - so some sections are better than others. We have a few off road paved sections like Towne Point and Harbor Park, Plum Point Park to Chelsea, and the Redgate pine grove in West Ghent through Jeff Robertson Park, and Lambert's Point area. Thanks for your question - I will look into making a map of surface types so it's easier to find sections that will work for skaters!

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Can you fish in the water on Colonial Place

Antwan Brooks | Sep 25, 2020
ERT Hello | Sep 26, 2020

Hi, I'm not sure about that - Colonial Place is actually not on the ERT proper. Good luck!

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What work is being done on the bridge around the USS Wisconsin and how long will the detour be in place?

A Google User | Feb 23, 2019
Gary Flaskegaard | Feb 24, 2019

Norfolk’s favorite battleship is getting a new boardwalk! The Nauticus pier at the USS Wisconsin will be under repairs from now until June. Bicyclists and pedestrians should follow the posted alternate route signs for the ERT during this exciting upgrade.

If I wanted to walk the trail and turn around at the other end and come back where is the best place to park.

ken guynn | Mar 7, 2021
Elizabeth River Trail (Owner) | Mar 8, 2021

Hi Ken. There is parking by the Amtrak Station near Harbor Park on the east end of the trail. If starting on north end, you can park at Hermitage Museum. Note: museum closes their gates during their closed hours, so plan your run accordingly.

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