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False Cape After Dark

Location of False Cape State Park in Virginia

Where

False Cape State Park, 4001 Sandpiper Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23456.
Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge Parking Lot

When

Dec. 17, 2021. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Join us for a special night hike through False Cape State Park! This program includes an open-air tram ride through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge to the state park where we will walk through pristine maritime forest and sand dune habitats to the seashore, searching for owls along the way. Expect to walk 1.5 miles roundtrip, partly over soft sand. Dress for the weather and don't forget a flashlight!

Space may be limited based on current COVID-19 guidance. Reservations are required. To make a reservation please call (757) 426-7128 during Visitor Center hours (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.).

To keep staff, volunteers, and participants safe, all participants must wear a face covering while riding the tram. Participants must pre-pay for the program; park staff will call before the program to collect a credit card payment over the phone. Participants may not attend the program if they have any of the following symptoms: fever, cough, shortness of breath, new loss of taste or smell.

*Note: This program will be cancelled if the temperature is below freezing.

Moon over the Atlantic

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: $10 per person.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 757-426-7128
Email Address: FalseCape@dcr.virginia.gov