Hiking Project Logo

Washington Ditch Road is a lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Suffolk, VA that features a creek and lake


Your Rating: Rating Rating Rating Rating Rating      Clear Rating
Your Difficulty:
Your Favorites: Add To-Do · Your List
Zoom in to see details
Map Key

4.7

Miles

7.6

KM

Point to Point

25' 8 m

High

10' 3 m

Low

2' 0 m

Up

15' 5 m

Down

0%

Avg Grade (0°)

1%

Max Grade (1°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Historical Significance · Lake · River/Creek · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

Surveyed by George Washington in 1768. A cart road was first built along this 4.5-mile ditch and the canal dug with slave labor alongside for transportation.

The trail surface is natural (dirt, grass, gravel), and typically at least 6 feet wide. There is a raised center area along portions of the trail which may cause uneven cross slopes. The grade is gentle.

The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.

Shared By:

Brock Strom

Trail Ratings

  4.7 from 3 votes

#7815

Overall
  4.7 from 3 votes
5 Star
67%
4 Star
33%
3 Star
0%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Trail Rankings

#202

in Virginia

#7,815

Overall
2 Views Last Month
129 Since Apr 9, 2021
Easy Easy

100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%

Photos

At the end of the trail.
Dec 30, 2023 near South S…, VA

0 Comments

Weather


Current Trail Conditions

Unknown
Add Your Check-In

Check-Ins

Dec 30, 2023
Gretta Cartwright
Welcome

Join the Community

Create your FREE account today!
Already have an account? Login to close this notice.

Get Started