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Elizabeth River Trail The Elizabeth River Trail stretches 10.5 miles along Norfolk's waterfront with something for everyone
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The Elizabeth River Trail is a 10.5 mile urban biking and pedestrian trail along the Norfolk waterfront, maintained and marketed by the Elizabeth River Trail Foundation with support from the City of Norfolk. The Foundation aims to enhance and expand the trail as a recreational, social, and educational destination that improves environmental awareness, neighborhood connectivity, and innovative economic development in Norfolk, Virginia.

Happy National Roller Skating Month! This Thursday: join Jeff from Roll N' Vibez™ for a social group skate outing on the...
10/14/2026

Happy National Roller Skating Month!

This Thursday: join Jeff from Roll N' Vibez™ for a social group skate outing on the Elizabeth River Trail! This all-wheels outdoor roller session is for all ages, too. This is an intermediate session.

Every October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This social group skate is a costume roll to honor "Purple Thursday": on the third Thursday of October, people wear purple to show solidarity with survivors of domestic violence. Participants are highly encouraged to wear purple and/or a costume!

As October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this is also serves as an appreciation post for Roll N' Vibez™ founder, Jackie Ritchie, who is a SURVIVOR of breast cancer. We admire you and your inspiration to live life fully; thank you for all that you do for the community, Jackie! You are amazing!

Come roll, connect, and celebrate. This more than just skating; this is a real community builder. There are connections, support, and belonging for every person who straps on a pair of wheels.

Happy National Roller Skating Month! This Thursday: join Jeff from Roll N' Vibez™ for a social group skate outing on the...
10/13/2026

Happy National Roller Skating Month!

This Thursday: join Jeff from Roll N' Vibez™ for a social group skate outing on the Elizabeth River Trail! This all-wheels outdoor roller session is for all ages, too. This is an intermediate session.

Every October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This social group skate is a costume roll to honor "Purple Thursday": on the third Thursday of October, people wear purple to show solidarity with survivors of domestic violence. Participants are highly encouraged to wear purple and/or a costume!

As October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this is also serves as an appreciation post for Roll N' Vibez™ founder, Jackie Ritchie, who is a SURVIVOR of breast cancer. We admire you and your inspiration to live life fully; thank you for all that you do for the community, Jackie! You are amazing!

Come roll, connect, and celebrate. This more than just skating; this is a real community builder. There are connections, support, and belonging for every person who straps on a pair of wheels.

Do we love kayaking? We shore do!We're excited to announce that we are offering a *NEW!* Group Paddle with Norfolk Kayak...
10/07/2026

Do we love kayaking? We shore do!

We're excited to announce that we are offering a *NEW!* Group Paddle with Norfolk Kayak Rentals THIS WEEKEND!! The forecasted weather for Saturday right now is cloudy with a high temp. of 73 degrees F, with a low of 63 degrees F.

Water you waiting for?? This is an oar-some deal! Join us for a *FREE* 90-minute group paddle, launching from the *NEW!* ERT Kayak Launch at LARCHMONT LIBRARY! Previous kayak experience is required!

🛶Get a discounted single or tandem kayak
🛶Limited FREE kayaks are available first-come-first-served, followed by the option of discounted kayak rentals

🔗Check out the link to reserve your free & discounted kayaks for THIS SATURDAY!
https://elizabethrivertrail.org/events/

🧭Free kayak reservations are thanks to Elizabeth River Trail Foundation donors! Visit our website on our page to become a sustaining trail Wayfinder today!

The drizzling rain is in the spirit of haunting this weekend! 👻After much deliberation and indecision, we are canceling ...
10/04/2026

The drizzling rain is in the spirit of haunting this weekend! 👻

After much deliberation and indecision, we are canceling today’s ride due to the ongoing, steady drizzle of rain we’ve had all day today and throughout the weekend. 🌧

For health and safety, we would like to keep everyone (you+your Halloween costumes and our dedicated staff) dry and comfortable today. We are sorry for the inconvenience, but we appreciate your patience and understanding. These decisions are never fun for us! 🙃

Despite the rain outdoors, you can still have a BREW-tiful time indoors by grabbing a refreshing, hexing beverage at Afterglow Brewing! Seize the rain spell and raise your spirits. We hope you make the most of today! 🫶🎃

Calling all ghouls & goblins! Dust off your brooms! It's time for a happy haunting bike ride down the trail. 🎃👻Dress in ...
10/01/2026

Calling all ghouls & goblins! Dust off your brooms! It's time for a happy haunting bike ride down the trail.

🎃👻Dress in your Halloween best THIS Sunday, Oct 4, for a fang-tastic bike ride through Norfolk on the Tour de ORF!

📍The group ride will begin at 3 PM from Afterglow Brewing. The ride uses the ERT and Norfolk bike lanes and should take approximately one hour. We’ll return to Afterglow for a post-ride cool down! All skill levels are welcome!
🚲🧹We'll be riding through Lambert's Point, ODU, and Larchmont-Edgewater!

📍 Meetup: 2:45 PM
🕒 Ride leaves: 3:00 PM
🔄 Ride Returns: 4:00 PM

Check out our Event Page for more details about the bike route: https://www.facebook.com/share/1HpdnQqmvX/

🎉 What a day for Virginia! Yesterday, marked the official announcement of Virginia's first Outdoor Recreation Director a...
09/30/2026

🎉 What a day for Virginia! Yesterday, marked the official announcement of Virginia's first Outdoor Recreation Director appointee, Heather Barrar.

The ERT Foundation has worked with Heather and FOLAR - Friends of the Lower Appomattox River for many years and learned from her experience.

Not only will this position prioritize making the outdoors accessible to every Virginian, but emphasizes the importance that trails, greenways, and outdoor recreation have on tourism, economic development and physical and mental health and wellness.

Congratulations, Heather! We can't wait to collaborate with you for Virginia. 💚

https://tinyurl.com/outdoor-rec-director

Pedal Through Norfolk’s Green Side – A Free Bike Tour!🪴Have you ever wondered what was growing behind some of the walls ...
09/22/2026

Pedal Through Norfolk’s Green Side – A Free Bike Tour!

🪴Have you ever wondered what was growing behind some of the walls or fences in the backyards of Ghent houses? Join us this weekend as we bike short distances to reveal the wonders of several of these hidden gardens.

🚲 This leisurely ride will take you through a series of community gardens where you’ll discover how local residents, and the Norfolk Master Gardeners, are transforming small plots into productive, healthy growing spaces.

🪖Bike helmet required. All skill levels welcome!
📍Meet at the Fred Heutte Center. Please bring any sun protection, bug repellent, or other items to help make your trip safe and comfortable!

The ERT Botanical Tour series exists thanks to donors like you! Visit https://elizabethrivertrail.org/wayfinders/ to become a sustaining trail Wayfinder today!

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