This is for safety as most parks in the City are not lighted and not permitting people in the parks after sunset reduces illegal activities. The Ballahack Road Boat Ramp provides easy access to launch a boat, canoe or kayak. The GDS Refuge is also a resting spot for thousands of migratory birds in the fall and spring. Parts of the Refuge were surveyed by George Washington's company, and the Swamp is nationally recognized as a stop on the "Underground Railroad". The Great Dismal Swamp (GDS) Refuge is home to myriad species of wildlife. 8.3-mile Paved Multiuse Trail that connects to Deep Creek Park.The event attracts paddlers from all over, ages eight to eighty, fitness-buffs to historians, to families looking for a pleasant day's adventure. The Canal is the site of the popular event " Paddle for the Border," which takes place in the spring. The Dismal Swamp Canal Trail is designated a Virginia Treasure with the area well known for its historical significance. There are no tours at this time, but we encourage you to enjoy exploring on your own. Future plans call for the bike trail to connect from Deep Creek to the North Carolina line. The trail runs south for 8.3 miles, adjacent to the Dismal Swamp Canal, almost to North Carolina. 17 and Dominion Boulevard South/US 17 in Chesapeake, VA.
The north trailhead is located at 1246 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, close to the intersection of George Washington Highway South/Business U.S.
The Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, a former section of Virginia State Route 17, is a multi-use trail open to bicycling, walking, running/hiking, horseback riding, and boating.
0 kommentar(er)
