Fossil Beach via Backbone Trail and Beaver Trail
Williamsburg, Virginia
1.8 mi
Distance
246 ft
Elev. Gain
39m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Fossil Beach via Backbone Trail and Beaver Trail is a loop trail in York River State Park, managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, in James City County, Virginia. It is 1.8 miles long and gains 246 feet. The nearest town is Williamsburg, Virginia, about 8 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 14 ft |
| High point | 1.3 mi | 28 ft |
| End | 1.8 mi | 14 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
Source of truth
- York River State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Williamsburg, VA · about 8 mi away
- County:
- James City County, VA
- Jurisdiction:
- York River State Park · Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(757) 566-3036
- Address:9801 York River Park Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188 · VA
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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