Near Osmanthus Trail
The pine needle covered Osmanthus Trail.

Looking for more photos?

View All Photos
Driving Directions
Hike Trail

Osmanthus Trail

4.3 (7 Ratings)
A short, peaceful hike along a pine needle covered path.
2.4
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
2.4mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
7ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
20ft
High Point
6ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The special aspect of this trail is the pine needle covered path. It makes for a great trail hike with little to no obstacles. This loop hike is accessed by a short hike from the Bald Cypress Trail and the visitor center. There are no views along this trail, but what I enjoyed was the pine needle covered trail itself. The pine needles are like a soft carpet, padding the trail.

Route Conditions

Report Conditions
No Condition Reports
Report Conditions

Nearby Hike Routes

First Landing State Park Loop

Hike Route

First Landing State Park Loop

Birding
moderate
5.72 mi
+30 ft
Narrows-Long Creek-Osprey 10k Loop

Hike Route

Narrows-Long Creek-Osprey 10k Loop

Birding
moderate
6.24 mi
+75 ft
Point Overlook Loop

Hike Route

Point Overlook Loop

ADA Accessible
moderate
1.26 mi
+0 ft
Seaside Trail to Dune Trail Loop

Hike Route

Seaside Trail to Dune Trail Loop

Birding
moderate
0.98 mi
+0 ft
Newport News Park Loop

Hike Route

Newport News Park Loop

Birding
easy
4.57 mi
+44 ft
Currituck Banks Maritime Forest Trail & Boardwalk

Hike Route

Currituck Banks Maritime Forest Trail & Boardwalk

Birding
easy
2.03 mi
+0 ft
Contributors
John Maurizi