Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
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. As the Trail is still in planning stages, there have been no official designations of water access points.
For more information on operating hours and seasons, please contact the sites you plan to visit.
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.