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Hike Trail

Deer Island Trail

4.3 (6 Ratings)
A packed-dirt trail alternative to the park's main trail.
1
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFamily FriendlyRiver/CreekWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.98mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
5ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
10ft
High Point
4ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Deer Island is a one-mile hike down to the Northwest River from the north end of the park. You can begin at the Deer Island Trailhead which is reached from the campground road; or you can start hiking down Indian Creek Trail from the trailhead behind the activity building, scale some small hills, cross the park's main bridge, and meet Deer Island there, turning left to continue down the trail to the river. About a half a mile or so down the trail is the Dominion Power bridge which crosses the park's waterway. At the end, the trail meets the Shuttle Trail and leads to the Northwest River.

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Contributors
Chloe Grimstead