Near Jamestown Island Loop
Wooden bridge facing west.
Near Jamestown Island Loop
Fenced area at furthest point of long loop.
Near Jamestown Island Loop
Asphalt surface among the trees.

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Jamestown Island Loop

3.5 (2 Ratings)
A tranquil, 5-mile loop on asphalt with forest, bridges and water all around.
4.8
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFishingGeologically SignificantHistoricalRiver/CreekViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Accessible only during National Park Service site hours.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.81mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
1ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
12ft
High Point
1ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Mostly a flat, asphalt surface, the loop actually contains two options: The long loop, which is about 5 miles long, and the shorter loop, which is about 3 miles long. This area is mostly forested with breaks over water which are spanned by wooden bridges. Vehicular and foot traffic is shared on the same road. Vehicles can only transit counter-clockwise, but pedestrians can circulate in either direction. One may park on the mainland and begin the loop from there, which adds about 2 miles to the trail. There is wildlife and a variety of historical and natural features along the path. There are some pull-off areas of interest that feature informational stations. Parking is free at the Visitor Center on the actual island.
History & Background
This is the site of the original 1600s Jamestowne Settlement and Fort.

Route Conditions

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