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# Elizabeth River Trail

Explore Norfolk’s iconic waterfront along the 10.5 mile urban trail.

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- [Donor Spotlight: Xylem Tree Care](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/donor-spotlight-xylem-tree-care/) - DONOR SPOTLIGHT: Xylem Tree Care Your name: Fred Rose Your position: Director of External Relations Company name: Xylem Tree Care Website: xylemtreecare.com Phone Number: 833-544-8733 Business address: 150 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23510 Industry: Residential & Commercial Tree Services Describe what the company you work for does and what your position entails: We provide full-service
- [Notes from the Trail: You Are Not Separate From This](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/you-are-not-separate-from-this/) - you are not separate from this: building something I didn’t know how to make Jillisa Hope Milner Wings Open Studio wingsopen.com On March 22, I texted a friend who’s built mobiles and asked: “Am I insane to believe I can create a large mobile for this nonprofit in Norfolk, installed and ready for grand opening
- [Notes from the Trail: What we carry with us](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/notes-from-the-trail-what-we-carry-with-us/) - What we carry with us There is a photo of my grandmother on my desk. She sits there quietly, watching this new chapter of my life unfold. Sometimes I catch myself looking at her during my workday and thinking about how much she would have loved the ERT… the winding ribbon of path, the steady
- [Elizabeth River Trail Foundation and Spinclusion Announce Merger](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/spinclusion-merger/) - Sustaining and Growing Inclusive Bicycle Program in Hampton Roads Norfolk, Va. – (November 17, 2025) The Elizabeth River Trail Foundation and long-time partner for their RideAbility series, Spinclusion announced a formal merger at a joint celebration on November 15, 2025. Spinclusion, a local nonprofit dedicated to empowering seniors, veterans, and individuals with mobility challenges through
- [Biking Across the US to Help Seniors](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/biking-across-the-us-to-help-seniors/) - May 30, 2021 Click on the button below to see the article from WVTR.com Click here to read!
- [Pushing With Purpose](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/pushing-with-purpose/) - October 7, 2021 Click the button below to read the article from Coastal Virginia Magazine! Click here to read!
- [Bike Trek Raises Funds for Cycling without Age](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/bike-trek-raises-funds-for-cycling-without-age/) - November 22, 2021 Click the button below to see an article from PilotOnline.com Click here to read!
- [Cyclist Puts Her Own Spin on Scenic Tours](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/cyclist-puts-her-own-spin-on-scenic-tours/) - June 20, 2022 Check out this article from PilotOnline.com Click here to read
- [Trishaw Times February 2023](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/trishaw-times-february-2023/) - February 1, 2023 A Spinclusion publication to keep you updated on our goals and progress. We are full of gratitude for our donors, volunteers, community partners and passengers. You have all brought us so much joy this year. Our volunteer-led organization exists to make biking accessible to anyone who cannot ride on their own. Free
- [Trishaw Times April 2024](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/trishaw-times-april-2024/) - April 26, 2023 Catch up with the newest happening with SPINCLUSION.
- [Name the Tri-Bikes Fundraiser](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/name-the-tri-bikes-fundraiser/) - May 7, 2023 SPINCLUSION wants your help in naming our Tri-Bikes. Name the Tri-Bikes Fundraiser (This campaign is now closed.)
- [TEGNA Foundation Supports Spinclusion](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/tegna-foundation-supports-spinclusion/) - January 12, 2024 Diane Haupt receives a surprise donation to support the non-profit Spinclusion. Spinclusion provides free bike rides for people with mobility issues. See 13NewsNow Feature
- [Spinclusion Accepts the Human Rights Award](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/spinclusion-accepts-the-human-rights-award/) - The Virginia Beach Human Rights Commission (VBHRC) held its 29th Annual Human Rights Awards Ceremony on Thursday, December 12, 2024. The ceremony honored individuals and organizations in our community and their impactful work that has promoted inclusion, social awareness, equal opportunity, and human rights.Founder, Diane Haupt, accepted the award with gratitude and humility on behalf
- [Trailblazer Spotlight: Giovanna Genard](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/trailblazer-spotlight-giovanna-genard-2/) - Trailblazer SPOTLIGHT: Giovanna Genard Profession: Marketing & Communications Executive and Board of Director for the ERT Years lived in Norfolk: Chesapeake resident who has worked in Norfolk for 13 years Three Words to Describe you: Curious, Creative, Perserverant Pronouns: She/Her Tell us about yourself. I’m a marketing and communications executive who has devoted her career
- [Trailblazer Spotlight: Giovanna Genard](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/trailblazer-spotlight-giovanna-genard/) - Trailblazer SPOTLIGHT: Giovanna Genard Profession: Marketing & Communications Executive and Board of Director for the ERT Years lived in Norfolk: Chesapeake resident who has worked in Norfolk for 13 years Three Words to Describe you: Curious, Creative, Perserverant Pronouns: She/Her Tell us about yourself. I’m a marketing and communications executive who has devoted her career
- [Notes from the Trail: Week Without Driving: A Different Perspective](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/notes-from-the-trail-week-without-driving-a-different-perspective/) - Week Without Driving: A different perspective This year marks the second year the Elizabeth River Trail (ERT) Foundation participated in Week Without Driving. As an urban trail, we take pedestrian safety very seriously, as the trail sees nearly 675,000 trail user interactions each year. Visitors who walk, run, use a wheelchair, bike, roller skate, or
- [Trailblazer Spotlight: Jackie Wallace](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/trailblazer-spotlight-jackie-wallace/) - Trailblazer SPOTLIGHT: Jacqueline Wallace Profession: Community Leader and Brand Ambassador Years lived in Norfolk: 12 Email: jwallaceleap@gmail.com Three Words to Describe you: Resilient, Strong, Dedicated Pronouns: She/Her Tell us about yourself. I’m a mother, an Army brat (to 2 Army service veterans), and local emcee, affectionately known as “JackieLive” who has hosted everything from business
- [Trailblazer Spotlight: Adriana Mercedes](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/trailblazer-spotlight-adriana-mercedes/) - Trailblazer SPOTLIGHT: Adriana Mercedes Profession: Clinical Lab Tech Years lived in Norfolk: 5 Three Words to Describe you: Adventurous, Chill, Honest Pronouns: She/Her Tell us about yourself. My name is Adriana, and I am 26 years old! I went to ODU for biomedical sciences! I am a very “outside” type of person. My favorite quote
- [ERT Spotlight: From RVA to the Ocean webinar](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/ert-spotlight-from-rva-to-the-ocean-webinar/) - ERT Spotlight SPOTLIGHT: From RVA to the Ocean: New multi-use trails are connecting communities and transforming the megaregion Imagine being able to bike, run, or even walk from Ashland or Petersburg in the Richmond region all the way to Colonial Williamsburg and then onto Fort Monroe on the Peninsula or across the James River to
- [Community Partner Spotlight: Sail Nauticus](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/community-partner-spotlight-sail-nauticus/) - Community Partner SPOTLIGHT: Sail nauticus Your name: Vincent Tophoff Your position: Operations Manager Company name: Sail Nauticus Website: nauticus.org/sail-nauticus Phone Number: 757-664-1052 Business Address: 1 Waterside Drive, Norfolk Industry: Community Sailing Center Pronouns: He/Him Describe Sail Nauticus and how you got there: I joined Sail Nauticus as a member in 2018 when I moved from
- [Notes from the Trail: Work that Energizes](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/notes-from-the-trail-work-that-energizes/) - Work that Energizes I didn’t expect to find my way back to community work through a trail. After graduating from Temple University, I had envisioned a future rooted in nonprofit work, something I had explored passionately during my time in Philadelphia. I partnered with local organizations, planned community events, and leaned into advocacy and outreach.
- [Community Partner Spotlight: EcoGardens757](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/community-partner-spotlight-ecogardens757/) - Community Partner SPOTLIGHT: EcoGardens757 Your name: Dan McGregor Your position: Owner/Landscaper Company name: EcoGardens757 Phone Number: 757-708-8946 Industry: Landscaping Pronouns: He/Him Describe what EcoGardens757 Does: EcoGardens757 is a small gardening and landscaping business focused on supporting the local ecology in Hampton Roads. Our mission is to improve the health of our human and nonhuman communities
- [Notes from the Trail: Bloom Where You Are Planted](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/notes-from-the-trail-bloom-where-you-are-planted/) - Bloom Where You Are Planted I am no stranger to being the “new guy.” I have laboriously transplanted myself multiple times across different cities and states for different career paths and interests. These strenuous moves came with a lot of sacrifices: severing ties with budding friendships, accepting the state of never feeling “moved in” and
- [Community Partner Spotlight: DJ Bee & Freshtopia](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/community-partner-spotlight-dj-bee-freshtopia/) - Community Partner SPOTLIGHT: DJ Bee & Freshtopia Name: DJ Bee Your Position: Owner Organization: Fresh Radio/Freshtopia VA Website: freshtopiava.com Phone number: 800-870-8513 Business Address: 300 Monticello Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510 Industry: Retail Describe Your Business and how you got here. Fresh Radio, launched 10/10/2010, is an online radio station that plays classic and progressive Hip
- [Donor Spotlight: Norfolk Botanical Garden](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/donor-spotlight-norfolk-botanical-garden/) - DONOR SPOTLIGHT: Norfolk Botanical Garden Your name: Alexandra Cantwell Your position: Director of Adult Education & Conservation Company name: Norfolk Botanical Garden Website: norfolkbotanicalgarden.org Phone Number: 757–441-5830 Business address: 6700 Azalea Garden Road, Norfolk, VA 23518 Industry: Museums and Cultural Institutions Describe what the company you work for does and what your position entails: I
- [Notes from the Trail: Imagining, Growing, Bridging](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/notes-from-the-trail-imagining-growing-bridging/) - Imagining, Growing, Bridging On a cool late April afternoon, I met a contingent of Virginia Beach citizens, ATAC (Active Transportation Advisory Committee) members, business leaders, and the Chief Planner from VB Parks and Recreation at the Newtown Transit Hub to walk the corridor of our future VB Trail. Now, as ERT users and commuters arrive
- [Trailside With Ty: Community Connection and Service](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/trailside-with-ty-community-connection-and-service/) - Community Connection and Service This May, the Elizabeth River Trail Foundation (ERTF) rolled out a new initiative to better connect trail staff with community members. We often hear the community isn’t exactly sure what we do or what the trail is. This seemed like a perfect opportunity to hit the trail for some listening sessions,
- [Community Partner Spotlight: Sarah Michelle Peterson Foundation](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/community-partner-spotlight-sarah-michelle-peterson-foundation/) - Community Partner SPOTLIGHT: Sarah Michelle Peterson Foundation Name: Michelle Peterson Profession: Executive Director Organization: The Sarah Michelle Peterson Foundation Website: www.worldwithoutsuicide.org Phone number: 571-330-5337 Business Address: 4500 Colley Ave, Suite B, Norfolk, VA 23508 Three Words to Describe you: Kind, Practical, Nature Loving Industry: Nonprofit 501(c)(3) Describe what the organization you work for does. The
- [Trailblazer Spotlight: Peter Oberle](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/trailblazer-spotlight-peter-oberle/) - Trailblazer SPOTLIGHT: Peter Oberle Profession: Retired Public Works City Engineer Years lived in Norfolk: 66 Three Words to Describe you: Thoughtful, Honest, Outcome-Oriented Pronouns: He/Him Tell us about yourself. When I was 12 years old, my family moved from the Boston area to Norfolk, establishing my love for the Chesapeake Bay. After college, I returned
- [Trailblazer Spotlight: Carlos Clanton](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/trailblazer-spotlight-carlos-clanton/) - Trailblazer SPOTLIGHT: Carlos Clanton Profession: Councilman, Norfolk City Council – Superward 7 Years lived in Norfolk: Lifelong resident Email: carlos.clanton@norfolk.gov Three Words to Describe you: Connector, Advocate, Trailblazer Pronouns: He/Him Tell us about yourself. I’m a proud product of Norfolk, raised in the Lambert’s Point and Park Place communities by my mother and grandmother, who
- [ERT Spotlight: Breaking Ground, Making Waves](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/ert-spotlight-breaking-ground-making-waves/) - ERT Spotlight SPOTLIGHT: Breaking Ground, Making Waves At Planetary, we believe in the power of community-led climate action. That’s why our project at the Elizabeth River in Norfolk, Virginia, is about more than carbon removal, it’s about connection. And no one embodies that spirit more than Kindra McDonald Greene and Morgan Willett of the Elizabeth
- [Trailblazer Spotlight: Kaycee McCoy](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/trailblazer-spotlight-kaycee-mccoy/) - Trailblazer SPOTLIGHT: Kaycee Mccoy Profession: Entrepreneur Years lived in Norfolk: 3 (but 16 in Hampton Roads total) Three Words to Describe you: Enthusiastic, adventurous, and creative Pronouns: she/her Tell us about yourself. I’m not a lifelong Norfolk local, but I’ve chosen to root deeply here. My husband, a now-retired 20-year U.S. Navy Veteran, received orders
- [Notes from the Trail: The Fabric of Community](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/notes-from-the-trail-the-fabric-of-community/) - The Fabric of Community Picture it! Sicily, 1922! Just kidding. Actually, picture Norfolk almost 30 years ago. I was born not too far from what is now the Fort Norfolk section and the Sentara Loop of the trail at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in August of 1996. I’m a product of Norfolk Public Schools, having
- [Trailblazer Spotlight: Danielle Walker](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/trailblazer-spotlight-danielle-walker/) - Trailblazer SPOTLIGHT: Danielle Walker Profession: Journalist Years lived in Norfolk: I moved to Norfolk in the summer of 2022. But I grew up in Virginia Beach and have worked in Norfolk in prior years. Three Words to Describe you: Optimistic, Creative, Motivator Pronouns: she/her Tell us about yourself. I grew up in Virginia Beach, and
- [Notes from the Trail: United Community](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/notes-from-the-trail-united-community/) - United Community I’ll be honest. I have changed this blog a solid six times before settling on the version you are seeing. January has been a lot! For all the freshness a new year brings, we are also reminded of what is left to do. The Elizabeth River Trail Foundation strives to create a space
- [Notes from the Trail: New Perspective](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/notes-from-the-trail-new-perspective/) - New Perspective On a recent trail walk with our partners for the Truth Be Told audio series I was a little too excited about watching the Berkley Bridge opening. “Come on it’s opening,” I yelled running to catch that perfect moment when the bridge kicks into a handstand to let the tugs and barges through.
- [Trailblazer Spotlight: Veleka Gatling](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/trailblazer-spotlight-veleka-gatling/) - Trailblazer SPOTLIGHT: Veleka Gatling Profession: Associate Vice President for Equity and Inclusive Excellence Organization Name: Old Dominion University Organization Website: www.odu.edu/equity Years lived in Norfolk: I am a native of Norfolk. I lived here from birth to 11 and then returned 6 years ago. Three Words to Describe you: Energetic, Bridge builder, Reflective Pronouns: she/hers
- [Trailblazer Spotlight: Kim Sudderth](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/trailblazer-spotlight-kim-sudderth/) - Trailblazer SPOTLIGHT: Kim Sudderth Profession: Strategic Planner Years lived in Norfolk: 15 + 8 Three Words to Describe you: Resilient, Thoughtful, Hopeful Pronouns: she/her Tell us about yourself. I’m a middle-aged, empty-nester who very recently began to focus on my health and fitness. In my day job, I am a strategic planning consultant for a
- [Trailblazer Spotlight: Stacey Crawshaw](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/trailblazer-spotlight-stacey-crawshaw/) - Trailblazer SPOTLIGHT: Stacey Crawshaw Profession: Marketing Director, Graphic Designer Organization Name: Work Program Architects (WPA) Email: stacey@wparch.com Organization Website: www.wparch.com Years lived in Norfolk: 6 Three Words to Describe you: Creative, Friendly, Community-Minded Pronouns: she/her Tell us about yourself. I moved to Virginia from my home state of Minnesota in 1996 to attend Tidewater Community
- [Notes from the Trail: Week Without Driving](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/notes-from-the-trail-week-without-driving/) - Week Without Driving Day 1 – September 30th Week Without Driving is a national movement that brings the organizations America Walks and Disability Mobility Initiative together. The goal is for “those who have the option to drive regularly to understand the barriers and challenges that non-drivers face when trying to move safely in their communities,
- [Trailblazer Spotlight: Matthew Burnham](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/trailblazer-spotlight-matthew-burnham/) - Trailblazer SPOTLIGHT: Matthew Burnham Name: Matthew Burnham Profession: Master Police Officer – Training Instructor Organization Name: City of Norfolk Police Department Email: matthew.burnham@norfolk.gov Organization Website: www.norfolk.gov/Police Years lived in Norfolk: 20 Pronouns: he/him Tell us about yourself. Hi, I’m Matt Burnham, a Master Police Officer for the City of Norfolk. I currently have the privilege
- [Notes from the Trail: Let us see the Good](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/notes-from-the-trail-let-us-see-the-good/) - Let us see the Good – The 45th Elizabeth River Run Rarely do I get to experience our Elizabeth River Trail as a trail user anymore. Mostly when I’m on the trail, even for leisure, my mind is occupied by the work that still needs to be done. This area should be wider, does that
- [Intern Notes From the Trail: A'lauren G.](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/intern-notes-from-the-trail-alauren-g/) - It’s All Connected If you told me back in April that by summer I would be completing an internship with a local non-profit, I would’ve laughed. It’s interesting to see how God positions us to be in the right place at the right time. Joining the ERT as a communications intern this summer has been
- [Donor Spotlight: Hampton Roads Community Foundation](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/donor-spotlight-hrcf/) - DONOR SPOTLIGHT: Hampton Roads Community Foundation Your name: Kate Hofheimer Wilson Your position: Associate Vice President for Development Company name: Hampton Roads Community Foundation Website: www.hamptonroadscf.org Phone Number: 757-622-7951 Business address: 101 W. Main Street, Suite 4500, Norfolk, VA 23510 Industry: Nonprofit Describe what the company you work for does and what your position entails:
- [Featured Article: The Inaugural ERT Olympics](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/notes-from-the-trail-the-inaugural-ert-olympics/) - The Elizabeth River Trail Holds Inaugural ERT Olympics Featured Article by A’Lauren Gilchrist In conjunction with the 2024 Paris Olympics, the Elizabeth River Trail held its first-ever Summer Olympics to bring together the communities of Norfolk through various outdoor activities, games, food, and friendly competition. With three stellar locations, the ERT Olympics took place at
- [Intern Notes From the Trail: Kate C.](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/intern-notes-from-the-trail-kate-c/) - Witnessing Change This summer, I have had the opportunity to intern for the Elizabeth River Trail Foundation, supporting the Foundation’s mission through my work in marketing and communications. Among other things, working on the trail has allowed me to re-explore and reconnect with my hometown after six years away. To grow up in Norfolk was
- [Inspiring Leaders Inspiring the Region](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/inspiring-leaders-inspiring-the-region/) - Inspiring Leaders Inspiring the Region It’s hard to believe we’ve passed the mid-way point in 2024. July feels a bit like a brand-new year in the non-profit world as we begin our fiscal year, celebrating the accomplishments, and challenges of the prior year and anxious to start on the goals ahead. We are often so
- [Donor Spotlight: Kaufman & Canoles](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/donor-spotlight-kaufman-canoles/) - DONOR SPOTLIGHT: Kaufman & Canoles Your name: Nicole Naidyhorski Your position: Director of Business Development & Marketing Company name: Kaufman & Canoles, P.C. Website: www.kaufcan.com Phone Number: 757-624-3000 Business address: 150 W. Main Street, Suite 2100, Norfolk, VA 23510 Industry: Legal Describe what the company you work for does and what your position entails: Kaufman
- [Notes from the Trail: It's Not Just 9-5](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/notes-from-the-trail-its-not-just-9-5/) - It’s Not Just 9-5 The thing about working for a nonprofit and a job that is so closely tied to what you care about is that work is not just 9 AM – 5 PM. There are often things we do on the weekends and after work because they either need to get done or
- [Notes from the Trail: CommonWealth, Unique Impact](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/notes-from-the-trail-commonwealth-unique-impact/) - CommonWealth, Unique Impact There’s a common joke in the non-profit sector that work is just saying, “after this week, things will slow down”, over and over again. We can definitely relate. While we don’t ever really have a slow season, April through June is certainly our busiest time of year. This month, I wanted to
- [Trailblazer Spotlight: Jasmin Jamison](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/trailblazer-spotlight-jasmin-jamison/) - Trailblazer SPOTLIGHT: Jasmin Jamison Name: Jasmin Jamison Profession: Fitness and Wellness Coach Organization Name: HittmamaFit Email: hiimamafit@gmail.com Organization Website: https://www.hiitmamafit.com/ Years lived in Norfolk: 1 year in 2016, but I have lived in VA Beach for most of my life. Three words to describe me: Loving, Charismatic, Inspirational Tell us about yourself. My name is
- [Trailblazer Spotlight: Sarah Harrington](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/trailblazer-spotlight-sarah-harrington/) - Trailblazer SPOTLIGHT: Sarah Harrington Name: Sarah Harrington Pronouns: She/Her Profession: Teacher Organization Name: Norfolk Cycle Sisters & Solstice Hybrid Academy Instagram: @norfolk_cycle_sisters Organization Website: www.solsticehybridacademy.org Years lived in Norfolk: 15 Three words to describe me: Passionate, Caring, Loud Tell us about yourself. I moved to Norfolk to pursue an education in Art at Old Dominion
- [Notes from the Trail: Don't Struggle in Silence](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/notes-from-the-trail-dont-struggle-in-silence/) - Don’t Struggle in Silence Welcome, readers! My name is Emily Sheetz, and I am a first-year medical student at Eastern Virginia Medical School. I am thrilled to share with you the story behind the Don’t Struggle In Silence 5K. On April 13 at 8:30 am, runners and walkers alike will gather at Benchtop Brewing Company
- [Trailblazer Spotlight: Angela Johnson](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/trailblazer-spotlight-angela-johnson/) - Trailblazer SPOTLIGHT: Angela Johnson Name: Angela Johnson Pronouns: She/Her Organization: Diverse Hampton Roads Job Title: Founder Organization Website: www.diversehamptonroads.com Years lived in Norfolk: 21 Email: angela@diversehamptonroads.com Three words to describe me: Diligient, Conscientious, Compassionate Tell us about yourself. I was born and raised in Norfolk. I have a degree in Biology from Old Dominion University.
- [Notes from the Trail: Making a Connection](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/notes-from-the-trail-making-a-connection/) - Making a Connection It doesn’t take long to fall in love with the Elizabeth River Trail. For seven years, I had the pleasure of living in Ghent, just a very short walk to the trail. Now, living a 15-minute drive from the trail with limited access to safe cycling and walking options, I’ve come to
- [Notes from the Trail: Worth Working For](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/notes-from-the-trail-worth-working-for/) - Worth Working For We all know the phrase it was worth waiting for, or similarly, good things take time. I don’t disagree, in the world of infrastructure, trails, and transportation we are planning projects that may or may not come to fruition and often it’s many years into the future before the fruit is harvested. Funding, capacity, community
- [Ann P. Stokes Landscape Architects](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/ann-p-stokes-landscape-architects/) - DONOR SPOTLIGHT: APSLA Your name: Ann Stokes Your position: Principal, CLA, ASLA Company name: Ann P. Stokes Landscape Architects Website: www.apsla.net Phone Number: 757.423.6550 Business address: 4400 Colley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23508 Industry: Landscape Arcitecture Describe what the company you work for does and what your position entails: We are a small design firm with projects
- [Notes from the Trail: You Can't Step in the Same River Twice](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/notes-from-the-trail-you-cant-step-in-the-same-river-twice/) - You Can’t Step in the Same River Twice When the Elizabeth River Project issued its call for artists with the theme “all water has a perfect memory,” I immediately knew what I wanted to do: a project involving cyanotypes created on the banks of the Elizabeth River. Cyanotypes are created through a printing process invented
- [Notes from the Trail: Dear Parks and Recreation](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/notes-from-the-trail-tbd/) - Dear Parks and Recreation We don’t exist without relationships. This is true at a basic human level, but as a non-profit organization, it is fundamental to our story and at the very core of what we do. We build relationships and we hope to connect people to the trail and through that to each other
- [Notes from the Trail: A Tale of Two Trails](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/notes-from-the-trail-a-tale-of-two-trails/) - A Tale of Two Trails You’ve probably heard phrases like, “You don’t know, what you don’t know.” Or “I don’t know what you don’t know.” These statements make sense when it comes to our jobs and training. They also make sense outside of work, particularly when we are volunteering and representing an organization. At the
- [Trailblazer Spotlight: Henry Chong](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/trailblazer-spotlight-henry-chong/) - Trailblazer SPOTLIGHT: Hencho Name: Henry Chong (aka Hencho) Job: Creative Years lived in Norfolk: 15 Website: www.henchoart.com How did you get connected with the Elizabeth River Trail? How has the ERT been a part of your life? Growing up in Ghent near the Chrysler Museum, you can say that I was never too far from
- [Notes from the Trail: It's About You](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/notes-from-the-trail-its-about-you/) - It’s About You This month marks one year of our relaunched website. When we were providing our wish list to our amazing site designers, we knew we wanted to have a blog. To have a space to tell a bit more about the trail and our Foundation’s story and to have the opportunity to spotlight
- [Volunteer Highlights: September 2023](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/volunteer-highlights-september-2023/) - ERT Green Team The ERT has the opportunity to apply for a grant to plant fruit trees at the Fitness Course! To be eligible, we must establish a group dedicated to watering the trees to increase their chance of survival. Plant knowledge is not required. Let us know if you are interested using the link
- [Donor Spotlight: BDO USA](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/donor-spotlight-bdo-usa/) - DONOR SPOTLIGHT: BDO Your name: Jade Edwards Your position: Tax Senior Manager Company name: BDO USA Website: www.bdo.com Phone Number: 757-640-7190 Business address: 300 E Main St. Ste 1300, Norfolk, VA 23510 Industry: Professional services including assurance, tax, accounting, and business advisory. Describe what the company you work for does and what your position entails:
- [Notes from the Trail: Kindra Greene](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/notes-from-the-trail-kindra-greene-8/) - The Trail Through a New Lens This month I had the opportunity to share the trail with an out-of-town visitor, a fellow trail lover, master naturalist and poet. Jenna Veazy and her husband serve on the board of the Friends of the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail (DRHT), just south of the Potomac River. The
- [Trailblazer Spotlight: Devani Jolman](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/trailblazer-spotlight-devani-jolman/) - Trailblazer SPOTLIGHT: Devani Jolman Name: Devani (deh-va-nee) Jolman Job: PhD Student Current College: Old Dominion University Degree Program: Ecological Sciences PhD Years lived in Norfolk: 2 Email: devani.antuma@gmail.com How did you get connected with the Elizabeth River Trail? How has the ERT been a part of your life? My partner and I moved to Norfolk
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- [Donor Spotlight: Timmons Group](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/donor-spotlight-timmons-group/) - DONOR SPOTLIGHT: Timmons Group Your name: Liz Scheessele Your position: Group Leader, Hampton Roads Stormwater Company name: Timmons Group Website: www.timmons.com Phone Number: 800-588-7341 Business address: 2901 S Lynnhaven Rd Ste 200, VB, VA 23452 Industry: Civil Engineering Consulting Firm Describe what the company you work for does and what your position entails: The company
- [Trailblazer Spotlight: Liz Paiste](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/trailblazer-spotlight-liz-paiste/) - Trailblazer SPOTLIGHT: Liz Paiste Name: Liz Paiste Affiliation: Garden Club of Norfolk How did you get connected with the Elizabeth River Trail and what does it mean to you? After graduating from William & Mary, I moved away and spent my working life in Pennsylvania where I came to appreciate the lush hills and large
- [Notes from the Trail: Morgan Willett](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/notes-from-the-trail-morgan-willett-2/) - Many Hands Make Light Work It’s interesting how some information, random facts, or stories get stuck in our heads, while others don’t. For example, while walking the Managed Meadow section of the trail with Kendall Topping, Community Forestry Specialist from the Department of Forestry, I learned about Mimosa trees, a very invasive plant that can
- [Notes from the Trail: Kindra Greene](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/notes-from-the-trail-kindra-greene-7/) - Change & Purpose In the novel The Great Gatsby, Daisy Buchanan asks, “Do you ever wait for the longest day of the year and then miss it?” I’ll admit the past few summers have been a flurry of activity, but I made a point to not miss the solstice this year. Waking early to take in
- [Notes from the Trail: Kindra Greene](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/notes-from-the-trail-kindra-greene-6/) - Still Spinning At the end of April, I had the opportunity to go to the Virginia Greenways and Land Conservation Conference in Harrisonburg. An annual conference where trail experts and conservationists from all over the Commonwealth converge to discuss best practices, lessons learned and share our mutual enthusiasm for all things trails and greenways. It’s
- [Donor Spotlight: Downtown Norfolk Council](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/donor-spotlight-downtown-norfolk-council/) - DONOR SPOTLIGHT: Downtown Norfolk Council Your name: Rachel McCall Your position:Vice President Company name: Downtown Norfolk Council Website: www.Downtownnorfolk.org Phone Number:(757) 623-1757 Business address: 208 E. Main Street, 2nd Floor, Norfolk, VA 23510 Industry: Non-profit Describe what the company you work for does and what your position entails: Founded in 1979, the Downtown Norfolk Council
- [Volunteer Spotlight: Sharon Manana](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/volunteer-spotlight-sharon-manana/) - Volunteer SPOTLIGHT: Sharon Manana Name: Sharon Manana Years lived in Norfolk: 15+ years Job: Community Engagement Company: Work Program Architects (WPA) Industry: Architecture, Urban Design, Interior Design, Graphic Design How did you get connected to the ERT And why do you volunteer for the ERT? I’ve lived in Ghent for most of my time in
- [Trailblazer Spotlight: Bailey Sullivan](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/trailblazer-spotlight-bailey-sullivan/) - Trailblazer SPOTLIGHT: Bailey Sullivan Name: Bailey Sullivan Years lived in Norfolk: My whole life! Job: College Student Current College: Senior at Old Dominion University Degree Program: Bachelors What degree are you working on and why did you choose it? I am currently working on my Bachelors with a major in Biomedical Sciences. I chose this
- [Notes from the Trail: Morgan Willett](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/notes-from-the-trail-morgan-willett/) - More than Just a Trail Morgan: loves volunteers and hates litter. I have always loved being outside. Although I wouldn’t be someone you might consider “outdoorsy”. The way I love the outdoors is through walks, casual bike rides, smiling at blooming flowers and trees, and taking care of those plants and trees. The Elizabeth River
- [Notes from the Trail: Kindra Greene](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/notes-from-the-trail-kindra-greene-5/) - you + me + We = Community I always tell newcomers that the best way to get to know the community and experience Norfolk is by way of the Elizabeth River Trail. Month after month I fall more in love with our trail community, the connections we make, and the people that make up our
- [Donor Spotlight: Sentara Healthcare](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/donor-spotlight-sentara-healthcare/) - DONOR SPOTLIGHT: Sentara Your name: Michael Hooper Your position:Vice President, Chief Medical Officer of Sentara Norfolk General Hospital Company name: Sentara Healthcare Website: www.sentara.com Phone Number:(757) 388-3000 Business address: 6015 Poplar Hall Dr, Norfolk VA, 23502 Industry: Healthcare Describe what the company you work for does and what your position entails: Sentara Healthcare’s mission is
- [Trailblazer Spotlight: Erik Barrett](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/trailblazer-spotlight-erik-barrett/) - Trailblazer SPOTLIGHT: Erik Barrett Name: Erik DeSean Barrett Years lived in Norfolk: 39 Job: Content Creator Trailblazer Project: Walk the ERT every day in February Email: heyitsedb@gmail.com How did you get connected to the trail and the Foundation? I met Councilwoman Andria McClellan at Cafe Stella in 2017. We were in the middle of trying
- [Notes from the Trail: Kindra Greene](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/notes-from-the-trail-kindra-greene-4/) - Cycling is Not a Solitary Endeavor Whatever else I planned on writing this month derailed on February 16 when I learned that a pillar of the cycling community in Hampton Roads, owner of East Coast Bicycles, and all-around good human Michael Shipp died while biking on a spring-like sunny day on a road in South
- [Notes from the Trail: Kindra Greene](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/notes-from-the-trail-kindra-greene-3/) - Something for Everyone The ERT Foundation is tremendously grateful for the opportunity to serve our region and for the support that we get from the City of Norfolk, our Corporate Sponsors, Community Partners, individual Trailblazers, and volunteers. It’s always a good time to express our thanks, but there’s just something about starting the year in
- [Donor Spotlight: WPA](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/donor-spotlight-wpa/) - DONOR SPOTLIGHT: Work Program Architects Your name: Mel Price Your position: Principal Company name: WPA Website: wparch.com Phone Number: (757) 472-9342 Business address: 400 Granby Street, Suite 301 | Norfolk, VA 23510 Industry: Architecture, Urban Design, Interior Design, Graphic Design Describe what the company you work for does and what your position entails: WPA is
- [Notes from the Trail: Kindra Greene](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/notes-from-the-trail-kindra-greene-2/) - Year-end Reflections I’m continually humbled by the role that the trail plays in people’s lives. I see it every time I’m on it and observe the many ways it’s being utilized and the many different people who use it. Sometimes I’m blessed to have people tell me directly what the trail means to them, and
- [Donor Spotlight: CHKD](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/donor-spotlight-chkd/) - DONOR SPOTLIGHT: Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters Your name: Ridgely Ingersoll Your position: Director, Public Relations and Marketing Company name: CHKD Health System Website: www.chkd.org Business address: 601 Children’s Lane, Norfolk VA, 23507 Industry: Pediatric Health Care Describe what the company you work for does and what your position entails: CHKD Health System provides
- [Notes from the Trail: Kindra Greene](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/notes-from-the-trail-kindra-greene/) - Glow Time The Glowline is officially open! What began five years ago as a concept and a promise to our capital campaign sponsors and trail users to create a glow-in-the-dark trail section, became a reality on October 29, 2022 with the official ribbon cutting and Glow Party celebration. While luminous paths have been popping up
- [Donor Spotlight: Elizabeth River Crossing](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/donor-spotlight-elizabeth-river-crossing/) - We are delighted to highlight Elizabeth River Crossing as our inaugural Donor Spotlight in our monthly newsletter reaching over 2,000 trail enthusiasts.
- [Donor Spotlight: PRA Group](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/donor-spotlight-pra-group/) - We are delighted to highlight PRA Group as our May Donor Spotlight in our monthly newsletter reaching over 2,000 trail enthusiasts.
- [Donor Spotlight: TowneBank](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/townebank/) - DONOR SPOTLIGHT: townebank Your name: John Garrett Your position: Vice President, Commercial Banking Company name: TowneBank Website: www.townebank.com Business address: 109 E. Main Street Norfolk, Virginia 23510 Industry: Banking Describe what the company you work for does and what your position entails: TowneBank provides banking services to local individuals, families, and businesses. I focus on
- [Trailblazer Spotlight: Nathan Cooper](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/trailblazer-spotlight-nathan-cooper/) - Trailblazer SPOTLIGHT: Nathan Cooper Hometown: Norfolk, VA Trailblazer Project: Bar Mitzvah Fundraiser for the ERT Project timeframe: July to mid-November 2022 Amount raised: $1,800 (and counting) Tell us a little bit about yourself and your connection to the elizabeth river trail: I’m 12 years old and one of my favorite hobbies is to ride my

## Pages

- [Home](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/) - The Elizabeth River Trail in Norfolk, VA, runs 10.5 miles and connects businesses, historic attractions and neighborhoods. The multi-use trail is FOR everyone.
- [The Trailhead](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/the-trailhead/) - updates & Recaps from the trail Welcome to The Trailhead! From ribbon cuttings and community events to volunteer projects, public art, trail improvements, and neighborhood moments, this is where we’ll share quick recaps of what’s happening on and around the ERT. Think of it as your behind-the-scenes peek at the people, partnerships, and progress helping
- [Volunteer, Internships & Career Opportunities](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/volunteer/) - Volunteers truly do make the world go ‘round and that spirit of volunteerism is the backbone of what we do here at the ERT Foundation. Our trail was literally built by a passionate group of volunteers who believed in the possibility of this trail and what it could do for our city and the larger
- [Spinclusion](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/spinclusion/) - Spinclusion Mission The mission of the Spinclusion program is to empower seniors, veterans, and individuals with mobility issues by providing free bicycle rides on adaptive electric bicycles, allowing them to live a healthy, active, inclusive, and fun lifestyle. The Spinclusion program is the Hampton Roads affiliate of the global Cycling Without Age program. As a primary program of
- [Trailside Businesses](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/trailside-businesses/) - The Elizabeth River Trail is powered by community and that includes incredible businesses and organizations who believe in keeping the trail welcoming and accessible for all. The Trail Mix Collective is a growing group of trailside businesses that support the Elizabeth River Trail through an annual partnership and community investment. From your favorite local spot
- [Media Room](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/media-room/) - Sharing stories of the Elizabeth River Trail.
- [Giving & Sponsorships](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/giving/) - Online Giving More Trail to Love Only YOU can help us achieve big plans to expand the Elizabeth River Trail – east to Virginia Beach and north to the Navy base. When you support the non-profit Elizabeth River Trail Foundation, you’ll also add more of the trail programs and amenities that make our trail the
- [Trail Mix Collective](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/trailmix/) - Exclusively for organizations located within one block of the Elizabeth River Trail Join Now! “For us businesses, the trail is the ever evolving connector for all of us.” – Eric Jackson, Chelsea Chef, Owner, Glasco’s. “An impressive endeavor and I’m proud to support it.” – Brian Holland, President, Vigor Marine/MHI; lead sponsor, ERT HQ. The
- [Support the Trail](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/support-the-trail/) - Support the Elizabeth River Trail through donations, volunteer opportunities, community sponsorships, corporate sponsorships, and events.
- [Leadership Giving - Individuals](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/individual-leadership-giving/) - Leadership Giving Help Create A Path Forward As a newly designated National Recreation Trail, the Elizabeth River Trail is poised to link with the South Hampton Roads Trail and become part of the East Coast Greenway, the 3,000-mile corridor stretching from Maine to Florida. For just $300 or more, you can create the path forward
- [Leadership Giving - Corporate](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/leadership-giving-corporate/) - Corporate Giving Help Create A Path Forward As a newly designated National Recreation Trail, the Elizabeth River Trail is poised to link with the South Hampton Roads Trail and become part of the East Coast Greenway, the 3,000-mile corridor stretching from Maine to Florida. For just $1000 or more, you can create the path forward
- [Individual Supporters](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/individual-giving/) - Every Step Forward Starts with YOU! Individual One-Time Gift The Elizabeth River Trail is more than just a walking path. From walkers, runners, and bicyclists to special ERT programs, it’s a multi-use trail where the community connects for a happier, healthier life. All Elizabeth River Trail supporters receive our ERT Supporter sticker and special Bike Bell! Gifts
- [Wayfinders Recurring Giving](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/wayfinders/) - Wayfinders Monthly Giving Give Now Be among the first! The first 75 Wayfinders to give $10/month or more and receive a FREE ERT Hydro Flask. Other fun benefits of giving $5 month Receive a ceramic mug! $10 month SPECIAL ERT Hydro Flask while supplies last! $50 month Half-day bike rental for one $100 month Half-day
- [Trailside Headquarters Grand Opening and National Celebrate Trails Day](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/trailside-headquarters-grand-opening-and-national-celebrate-trails-day/) - Huge thanks to Vigor Marine MHI , naming sponsor of our first Trailside HQ, and other generous supporters! This year’s Celebrate Trails Day will be extra special for the Elizabeth River Trail! For the first time ever, we are opening the doors to our brand-new Trailside Headquarters and you’re invited to help us celebrate this
- [Visit](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/visit/) - The ERT runs 10.5 miles and connects businesses, historic attractions and 28 neighborhoods within a five-minute walk. Pets are welcome.
- [Ways to Give](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/ways-to-give/) - Click Here to Give Now The Path Forward starts with you Only YOU can help connect the iconic Elizabeth River Trail to more neighborhoods, the larger region and the nation – with milestone opportunities just ahead. BE PART OF A TRANSFORMATIONAL YEAR! Donate Today! Why now? Path ForwardNow is the time! Connecting People, Places, and
- [About Us](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/about-us/) - Formed in 2016, the Elizabeth River Trail Foundation is responsible for master planning, fundraising, and activating the trail. The Foundation is a non-profit organization.
- [Programs](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/programs/) - creating impact, one program at a time Explore Our Impact programs:  Nature for ALL With your tax-deductible donation, you’ll help steward the next generation of environmental caretakers and ensure a growing tree canopy and a thriving pollinator trail with host and native plants.  TrailWell: Pathways to Health & Resilience Your donation helps leverage
- [Contact Us](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/contact-us/) -  Phone number: 757-681-1405  715 Orapax Street Norfolk, VA 23507 The Elizabeth River Trail Something For Everyone Our mission is to create an inclusive and resilient urban riverfront trail that connects and inspires people and businesses in the region. As a staff of two, we rely on the support of our volunteers, partners, donors,
- [Spinclusion 2025 Annual Report](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/spinclusion-2025report/) - Click here for more information about Spinclusion
- [Awards & Recognition](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/awards-recognition/) - our awards + recognition celebrating milestones that reflect our work our awards Lorem ipsum dolor adipisicing elit  2025 National Recreation Trail Designation  2024 October Issue of CoVA Magazine (Featured Article)  2025 VA Green Travel Alliance Certification  2025 Serve VA Honor Roll Recognition  2024 CoVA Best of Award – Best Place
- [Cruise Visitor Guide: Dock and Discover the ERT](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/cruise-visitor-guide-dock-and-discover-the-ert/) - welcome to NORFOLK You’re just steps away from an adventure on the Elizabeth River Trail, where waterfront meets wanderlust! explore norfolk You’ve landed in the heart of our vibrant waterfront city, and the Elizabeth River Trail (ERT) is your front-row seat to it all. Winding through 10.5 miles of neighborhoods, parks, public art, history, and
- [Foundation Impact](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/ert-foundation-impact-report/) - FY 2024-2025 Foundation Impact Report View PDF FY 2023-2024 Foundation Impact Report View PDF 2024 ERT Economic Impact Report View PDF Watch Presentation from Mangum Economics 2018 – 2023 Foundation Impact Report View PDF
- [Programs & Events](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/events/) - Elizabeth River Trail is host to many events throughout the year. The trail is open to everyone—bikers, runners, walkers, families, etc.
- [Public Art](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/public-art/) - PUBLIC ART THERE IS NO SHORTAGE OF AMAZING ART DISPLAYS ALL ALONG THE ELIZABETH RIVER TRAIL. Made with every type of material and using many different mediums, this collection of public art tells stories of Norfolk and engages every passerby. Whether you’re visiting the trail for the art or just happen to wander by, you’re
- [Trail Impacts: Resilient Norfolk Coastal Storm Risk Management Project](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/norfolk-coastal-storm-risk-management-plan/) - Trail Impacts Contractors for the City of Norfolk’s Office of Resilience, Norfolk Resilience Partners, are doing survey work on streets (in the right-of-way) and on a limited number of private properties to support the Resilient Norfolk Coastal Storm Risk Management Project. You may see workers on or near the Elizabeth River Trail doing work now
- [Blog](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/blog/) - Want to know what's new with Elizabeth River Trail? Check out our blog! From events and updates to donor spotlights and more, there's always something to see.
- [Trail History](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/trail-history/) - The idea for a community trail began in 1994. The Elizabeth River Trail’s history starts with a shared vision that brought together the West Ghent Civic League, Norfolk Historical Society, Norfolk Southern Corporation, and the City of Norfolk. The West Ghent Civic League was interested in establishing Plum Point Park on a former dump site
- [Conservation & Environment](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/conservation_and_environment/) - The Managed Meadow The work on the Managed Meadow began in 2018 with the help of many volunteers and community partners. What started as an empty stormwater ditch has become a haven for pollinators and wildlife, critical to maintaining our local environment and offering a botanical departure from the industrial setting surrounding the meadow. The
- [Transparency and Accountability](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/transparency-and-accountability/) - I am text block. Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Strategic Plan I am text block. Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec
- [Community Partnerships](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/community-partnerships/) - The Elizabeth River Trail proudly partners with dozens of businesses and organizations throughout the community. We love new connections and welcome your ideas for how to collaborate in new and unexpected ways, and we can’t wait to get to know you and your business. Reach out below and let’s see how we can collaborate. Email
- [Fort Norfolk/Plum Point Park](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/fort-norfolk/) - This portion of the trail passes by the historic Fort Norfolk—the last remaining harbor-front fort authorized by George Washington in 1794—and Plum Point Park.
- [Elizabeth River Run](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/elizabeth-river-run/) - The 45th Elizabeth River Run is Presented By Brought to you by in partnership with The 45th Annual Elizabeth River Run 10k An Iconic Norfolk Race. A Breathtaking Course. A Terrific Community Partnership. Sunday, September 22, 2024 REGISTER NOW about the race In 2021, after fifteen years in Portsmouth, the 6.2-mile race returned home to
- [Trail Future](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/trail-future/) - AN IMPASSIONED EFFORT IS UNDERWAY TO RE-ENERGIZE AND ENHANCE THE ELIZABETH RIVER TRAIL. Since its incorporation as a 501(c)(3) in 2016, the ERT Foundation has been focused on transforming the existing 10.5-mile Trail into a resilient, inclusive, connected urban riverfront trail that connects people and businesses. The ERT is growing to become a recreational, social,
- [Norfolk State University](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/norfolk-state-university/) - come explore norfolk state university 700 Park Ave Trail section = 0.382 miles The east entrance to the ERT marks the beginning of the trail. It starts at the gates of Norfolk State University and features multi-modal connectivity to/from local bus and light rail lines. View Interactive Map Download Printable Map TRAIL HIGHLIGHTS points of
- [Freemason](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/freemason/) - Stretching from Wisconsin Square to across the Brambleton Bridge, the Freemason section offers a tour of one of Norfolk’s oldest and architecturally stunning neighborhoods.
- [Chelsea](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/chelsea/) - This portion of the Elizabeth River Trail weaves through the Chelsea neighborhood, home to an eclectic mix of restaurants, breweries, and businesses.
- [West Ghent](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/west-ghent/) - The scenic West Ghent route encompasses the Redgate Avenue pines, Lamberts Creek, and Jeff Robertson Park, and follows multiple Norfolk Southern railroad lines.
- [Freemason Bike Loop](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/freemason-bike-loop/) - FREEMASON BIKE LOOP Historic Freemason is one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Norfolk. Home to great local businesses, restaurants and the breathtaking Pagoda & Oriental Garden, it is a must-visit for trail users new and old. Following concerns from the community about close-call interactions between pedestrians and bikes, the ERT Foundation worked with the
- [FAQ](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/faq/) - Answers to the most frequently asked questions about the ERT.
- [Downtown Waterfront](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/downtown-waterfront/) - The Downtown Waterfront section is comprised of some of Norfolk’s most-loved treasures, including Waterside Marina, Town Point Park, and the Nauticus.
- [Larchmont-Edgewater](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/larchmont-edgewater/) - The Larchmont-Edgewater section bisects these two neighborhoods on a picturesque trail that follows along the waters of Edgewater Haven and passing Myrtle Park.
- [Old Dominion University](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/old-dominion-university/) - The ODU section stretches the entire Old Dominion University campus—from Powhatan Fields to the Perry Library, past the student center and up to Foreman Field.
- [Harbor Park](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/harbor-park/) - come explore harbor park 150 Park Ave trail section = 0.89 miles The Harbor Park portion of the trail skirts around the impressive Harbor Park Stadium—home to the Norfolk Tides, before continuing down to the waterfront of the Elizabeth River. SSID: CON-PUBLIC  Bike Fix-It Station (Harbor Park)
- [Lochhaven](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/lochhaven/) - The Lochhaven section of the ERT boasts beautiful residential streets, views of the Norfolk Country Club marina, and the Hermitage Museum and Gardens.
- [Lambert's Point](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/lamberts-point/) - The Lambert's Point stretch of the ERT starts with the bustle of Hampton Boulevard, but quickly transforms into a quiet trip through residential neighborhoods.
- [Sentara Loop](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/sentara-loop/) - The Sentara Loop is a detour route that crosses the Hague and traverses the Mowbray Arch section of Ghent before continuing into West Ghent on the main trail.
- [Gallery](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/gallery/) - view the trail gallery 10.5 miles for everyone
- [Trail Map](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/trail-map/) - Your guide to the Elizabeth River Trail.
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- [Donate](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/donate/) - The Elizabeth River Trail Foundation is accepting donations to support exciting new amenities, programming, and ongoing trail maintenance.
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## Portfolio Items

- [Every Hope House Needs a Good ERT Foundation](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/pf/every-hope-house-needs-a-good-ert-foundation/) - Every Hope House Needs a Good ERT Foundation Hope House Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides services to adults with developmental disabilities exclusively in their own homes or apartments. The organization remains committed to fostering inclusive communities where all people are valued, respected, and empowered to live full lives – quite similar and aligned
- [Not Just a Downtown Trail, ERT Hosts DNC Members for a Tour of More](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/pf/not-just-a-downtown-trail-ert-hosts-dnc-members-for-a-tour/) - Not Just a Downtown Trail, ERT Hosts DNC Members for a Tour of More A big thank you to Downtown Norfolk Council for holding their monthly morning member meetup at the ERT HQ. We were so excited to welcome our downtown friends to the Chelsea HQ for a tour of the space, a presentation on
- [Building Beds, But Not for Sleeping](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/pf/building-beds-but-not-for-sleeping/) - Building Beds, But Not for Sleeping Club Cultivate is ready to activate! The end of May brought 3 special work days at the Lamberts Point Micro Farm. The mission? Complete the building of 8 Vego self watering garden beds in order to grow vegetables and herbs for those in need. Like all of the beautiful
- [Sail250® - Where the ERT and the Intracoastal Waterway Meet](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/pf/sail250-where-the-ert-and-intracoastal-waterway-meet/) - Sail250® - Where the ERT and the Intracoastal Waterway Meet All of Norfolk has spent months, (and in some cases, even years) preparing for historic Sail250 weekend. The ERT team has been hard at work on special programming as the trail is front and center for the festival footprint both downtown and at Front Street.
- [Prince of Fire Has Found His Home](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/pf/prince-of-fire-has-found-his-home/) - Prince of Fire Has Found His HOme The ERT Foundation was joined by the Lambert’s Point community, sculpture donor Michael Ricks, and Chrysler Museum of Art’s McKinnon Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, Chelsea Pierce for a ribbon cutting and celebration of a new piece of public art on the ERT. A twelve foot stainless
- [Norfolk Academy Hits the ERT](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/pf/norfolk-academy-hits-the-ert/) - Norfolk Academy Hits the ERT This is our kind of field trip! We were delighted to host 26 Norfolk Academy 7th graders at the HQ as part of their Living Waters minimester program. As the academic year was winding down, we made sure they knew there were plenty of opportunities to spend their summer active
- [Urban Oasis - Trees, Bees, and Pawpaws, Oh My!](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/pf/urban-oasis/) - Urban Oasis - Trees, Bees, and Pawpaws, Oh My! It was a perfect spring day as the ERT Foundation partnered with Norfolk’s Department of Housing and Community Development to bring an environmental workshop to the community. Our friends from Kindred joined us at the ERT’s Pocket Park on Park and Lovitt Avenues to learn about
- [USS John Warner Service Day](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/pf/uss-john-warner-service-day/) - USS John Warner Service Day On August 16, Jeff Robertson Park was given a refresh from 14 Sailors from the USS John Warner. In just 2.5 hours, a few hundred pounds of yard waste were collected, including a massive pile of bamboo that was cut back from the bridge leading to Chelsea. The sailors also
- [Storytime Along the Trail](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/pf/portfolio-lorem-ipsum-107/) - Storytime Along the Trail ERT summer intern, Cat planned and hosted 3 Storytime Along the Trail events at three different trail locations. These nature-themed storytimes and craft activities helped spark children’s curiosity, creativity, and a deeper connection to the world around them. The ERT Foundation is looking for volunteers who would like to help us
- [4 birdhouses, two non-profits, and a dual art exhibit](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/pf/portfolio-lorem-ipsum-106/) - 4 Birdhouses, Two Non-Profits, and a Dual Art Exhibit This month the ERT staff teamed up with the d’Art Center to collaborate on an exhibit that brings together birds, water, and trail photography. The “Flowing and Flying” exhibit at the d’Art Center is in the main gallery and LensERT is in the Vault. A special

## 3D FlipBook

- [2025 Spinclusion Annual Report](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/3d-flip-book/2025-spinclusion-annual-report/)
- [2024 Spinclusion Annual Report](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/3d-flip-book/2024-spinclusion-annual-report/)
- [2023 Spinclusion Annual Report](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/3d-flip-book/2023-spinclusion-annual-report/)
- [2022 Spinclusion Annual Report](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/3d-flip-book/2022-spinclusion-annual-report/)
- [FY24-25 ERT Foundation Impact Report](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/3d-flip-book/fy24-25-ert-foundation-impact-report/)
- [FY 23-24 Foundation Impact Report](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/3d-flip-book/34501/)
- [2024 ERT Economic Impact Report](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/3d-flip-book/2024-ert-economic-impact-report/)
- [ERT Events & Programs Sponsorship Packages](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/3d-flip-book/ert-events-programs-sponsorship-packages/)
- [2024 ERT Olympics Brochure](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/3d-flip-book/2024-ert-olympics-brochure/)
- [2023 Elizabeth River Trail Foundation Impact Report](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/3d-flip-book/2023-elizabeth-river-trail-foundation-impact-report/)
- [Corporate & Strategic Partner Package](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/3d-flip-book/corporate-strategic-partner-package/)
- [2023 ERT Foundation Impact Report](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/3d-flip-book/2023-ert-foundation-impact-report/)

## Categories

- [Donor Spotlights](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/category/donor-spotlights/)
- [Volunteer Spotlights](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/category/volunteer-spotlight/)
- [Trailblazer Spotlights](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/category/trailblazer-spotlight/)
- [Notes from the Trail](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/category/notes-from-the-trail/)
- [Volunteer Highlights](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/category/volunteer-highlights/)
- [News 03 (Demo)](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/category/news-03/)
- [Spinclusion](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/category/spinclusion/)

## Tags

- [donor spotlight](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/tag/donor-spotlight/)
- [get involved](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/tag/get-involved/)
- [trailblazer spotlight](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/tag/trailblazer-spotlight/)
- [fundraiser](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/tag/fundraiser/)
- [volunteer](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/tag/volunteer/)
- [notes from the trail](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/tag/notes-from-the-trail/)
- [artist spotlight](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/tag/artist-spotlight/)
- [Trailside HQ](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/tag/trailside-hq/)
- [xylem tree care](https://elizabethrivertrail.org/tag/xylem-tree-care/)