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East Dike Trail loop from Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Contact Station

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Virginia Beach

East Dike Trail loop from Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Contact Station

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East Dike Trail loop from Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Contact Station

04:34

57.6km

20m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Currituck National Wildlife Refuge

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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517 m

East Dike Trail

Highlight • Trail

While not paved, the trail here is hard packed and may be doable depending on your bike. At this point East Dike crosses the Dune Trail, which is a lovely …

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531 m

Path to a pristine beach

Highlight • Beach

This boardwalk leads to a magnificent stretch of sandy beach. It's perfect for relaxing during a bike ride, watching the waves lap the shore and forgetting any worries.

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5.21 km

Park entrance - Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Highlight • Natural Monument

If you're on a bike (or if you were walking), you can enter the refuge for free! Just pay attention to signage about where cycling is and isn't allowed. For …

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18.0 km

Border Monument

Highlight • Monument

The southermost point of the park, the Virginia/North Carolina Border Monument

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22.1 km

Beach

57.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.0 km

19.2 km

11.1 km

319 m

Surfaces

34.8 km

17.2 km

5.61 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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East Dike Trail loop from Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Contact Station

East Dike Trail

Path to a pristine beach

Park entrance - Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Border Monument

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