Elizabeth River Park to Paradise Creek Nature Park Jordan Bridge Hike

You won’t find an experience like this anywhere else in Virginia (really, it’s that incredible). From atop the South Norfolk Jordan Bridge (also known as SNJB), you can see for miles in every direction. Beautiful bird species cross the skyline. Wisps of clouds float past Chesapeake, Norfolk and Portsmouth. For a moment, you forget the Elizabeth River—which stretches as far as the eye can see—lies a whopping 169 feet below. The view from beneath is breathtaking. The walk across is a pure thrill.
Prized for its Instagram-worthy views, the Jordan Bridge offers spectacular photo ops from the cool blues of sunrise through golden sunsets. We'll leave from the Elizabeth River Park and hike over the bridge to Paradise Creek Nature Park. Paradise Creek is 40 acres of reclaimed industrial land laced with two miles of trails with more opportunities to see the river and the wildlife that depend on it.

In our two hours we will cover approximately six miles. There won't be any shade on the hike to and from Paradise Creek so you may want to bring water and sunscreen. There is a restroom at Paradise Creek. If you are considering driving across the bridge to meet at the the starting point be aware that there is a toll. There are alternative free routes.