First Landing State Park

3 hour hike at 11am Plenty of opportunities to drop off if you do not want to hike the whole 3 hours. The ultimate surf-and-turf park. The ÂÂ"surfÂÂ" is the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, where it flows into the Atlantic Ocean; the ÂÂ"turfÂÂ" is a trail network through an ecosystem that mixes tropical plants with Northern, temperate species. WeÂÂ'll spend the day here among bald cypress swamps decked with Spanish moss, towering loblolly pines, and swamp marsh. High, forested dunes offer great views of the water. Boardwalks take you safely through blackwater swamps. Difficulty Rating: Easy due to flat terrain and well-marked trails, with some difficult stretches along eroded trails and wet riverside routes. Trail Surface: Dune trails, gravel roads, and boardwalks lead through marsh, beach, cypress swamp, and forested dunes.