Nestled within a 763-acre park located on the banks of the Northwest River in Southeastern Chesapeake, you’ll find a lovely, easy, loop trail with amazing scenery in Virginia. The Molly Mitchell Trail in Northwest River Park is recommended for all ages. It is an organic combination of forests, wetlands, and woodlands providing a habitat for many interesting creatures. Let’s take a look at the prettiest scenery in Virginia awaiting you on the Molly Mitchell Trail.

All 2.7 miles of the Molly Mitchell Loop Trail in Chesapeake, Virginia, are worth the approximately 45 minutes it takes to complete.

Scott Barnett/AllTrails A portion of the trail has connecting sidewalks for accessibility and parking is located nearby.

With minimal difficulty, this well-marked and maintained out-and-back trail shares both man-made and wild, forested still-lifes.

Emily Saieva/AllTrails Several small bridges are just one attractive feature of this trek.

You never know who you might meet along this trail.

Michael Mayeux/AllTrails These wooden sentinels are an interesting bonus.

While the hike is fairly short, be sure to watch closely for tiny creatures walking across the earth, such as this land snail.

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Oh wait, his friend is coming the other way. Bend down and look at the cool trails they leave in their wakes.

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Ephemeral pools of water provide habitat for distinctive plants too, such as these shelf mushrooms.

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And don’t forget to look up for the mourning doves, turkey vultures, American crows, or blue jays — not to mention the pattern the willowy limbs make against the lake-blue sky.

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Depending on the season, the Molly Mitchell Trail’s variety of scenery can deliver its dying leaves in burnt siennas, yellow ochres, and alizarin crimsons.

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Don’t forget to stop along the way for a well-deserved deep breath and a minute to appreciate your surroundings.

Laura Campbell/AllTrails In Chesapeake, Virginia, beauty is everywhere.

If you plan on spending the night, no need to leave the park. Reserve a spot at one of Northwest River Park’s 66 campsites or rental cabins. Or check out some other trails where you are sure to find another easy loop trail with scenery in Virginia. If you go, please leave a comment in the space below.

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A portion of the trail has connecting sidewalks for accessibility and parking is located nearby.

Emily Saieva/AllTrails

Several small bridges are just one attractive feature of this trek.

Michael Mayeux/AllTrails

These wooden sentinels are an interesting bonus.

Kate Vanderpool/AllTrails

Devin Cauble/AllTrails

DaMarcanos. Bayamon, Puerto Rico/AllTrails

Jen Zirkle/AllTrails

Laura Campbell/AllTrails

In Chesapeake, Virginia, beauty is everywhere.

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Address: Northwest River Park, 1733 Indian Creek Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322, USAAddress: Molly Mitchell Trail, Chesapeake, VA 23322, USA