National Park Service LogoU.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park ServiceNational Park Service
National Park Service: U.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park Service Arrowhead
 
 
Find a National Park Near You
Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail A replica of John Smith's shallop
view map
text size: largest larger normal
printer friendly
Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
Directions
 
Maps
 
 

The Smith trail is the first national historic trail to follow a route on water. The historic routes cover approximately 3,000 miles of the Bay and its tributaries, and they may be accessed from hundreds of points throughout Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and the District of Columbia.

More detailed information, including maps and trail guides, is available at many locations and water trails around the Chesapeake Bay. Visit www.smithtrail.net to discover the existing water trails that follow portions of John Smith’s historic journey and the many other sites that offer access to the trail.

You are exiting the National Park Service website

Thank you for visiting our site.

You will now be redirected to:

We hope your visit was informative and enjoyable.
A barb from a cownose ray

Did You Know?
Captain John Smith was stung by a ray at Stingray Point during his journey on the summer of 1608. He was stabbing them with a short sword to catch them and it was likely a cownose ray that jabbed him back. Smith suffered extreme pain, but the ray suffered worse – it ended up as his evening meal.
Disclaimer Accessibility Privacy Policy FOIA Notices USA.gov

Last Updated: September 10, 2009 at 08:48 MST