York River State Park Backbone Trail

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Virginia · York County

York River State Park Backbone Trail

Wooded inland trail with ravines and estuary access.

Rating

Length

3.5 mi

Difficulty

5

County

York

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About This Trail

Multi-use trail through York River State Park’s hardwood forests near Williamsburg, connecting to paths that explore ancient shell-deposit ravines from the Tertiary period. Scenic overlooks along the York River estuary reveal diverse coastal plain ecosystems across 2,500 acres.

Location

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Coordinates: 37.4082, -76.7185

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Getting There

From I-64, take exit 231B (Croaker) and head north on Route 607 for 1 mile. Turn right onto Route 606 (Riverview Road) and continue 1.5 miles to the park entrance at 9801 York River Park Road.

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Machicomoco Coastal Loop

Short scenic loop through tidal wetlands and shoreline habitat.

Kiptopeke Baywoods Trail

Coastal trail through maritime forest and bay overlook areas.

Cape Henry Trail

Flat coastal forest trail through First Landing State Park.

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Beaver Lake Trail

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