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Bald Cypress Trail Scavenger Hunt

Location of First Landing State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Trail Center
Main Park Address: First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23451.

When

Nov. 1, 2025. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Grab a Bald Cypress Scavenger Hunt from the Trail Center and hit the trail! The Bald Cypress Trail is one of the park’s most popular trails with several swamp overlooks. See first-hand the rich biodiversity that makes the swamp ecosystem one of our critical wetland habitats.

bald cypress trees in shallow swamp water

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 757-412-2300
Email Address: firstlanding@dcr.virginia.gov