• A kayaker paddles on the Patuxent River at the Jug Bay Natural Area. Photo by Middleton Evans.

    Captain John Smith Chesapeake

    National Historic Trail VA,MD,DE,DC

Operating Hours & Seasons

In general, the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail is open continuously year-round. Some access points may be closed in winter months, and all access is dependent upon weather conditions.

For more information on operating hours and seasons, visit www.smithtrail.net for links to the sites and water trails you plan to visit.

Did You Know?

Archaeological dig

Scientists estimate that at least 100,000 archaeological sites are scattered around the Chesapeake Bay; however only a small percentage of those are documented.