We rode bicycles to this trail from the village. There is a very nice bike path along the highway... read more
We rode bicycles to this trail from the village. There is a very nice bike path along the highway... read more
A fun trail that doesn’t take too long to hike. It’s located across from the campground, which is... read more
You will find this nature trail about 3 miles outside Ocracoke opposite the camping site, it is about ¾ mile long twisting and turning through pine trees and bushes,the trail is on sand and board walks but wear correct foot ware as there are pine tree roots across a lot of the trail.we didn't see any wildlife as it was just after dinner when we went, there is a viewing platform half way round which looks onto the marshes.
Take your bug spray and hat, so you can really enjoy a slow walk. Some will want a long-sleeved shirt. You'll move from scrub by the road to pine, then marsh on path and Boardwalk. Listen to the hush under the thick long-needle pines, feel the breeze from the salt marsh, be surrounded by yellow-rumped warblers, marsh wrens, tower, egret & heron, bittern, & many more seen here, including N. Harrier hawk and snowy owl. In summer myriad tiny crabs click their way under the boardwalk, just below your feet - you'll hear the clicking! Not much in the way of info,but it's not missed. This is an opportunity to see the marsh the way it's been for hundreds of years. It's an experience, not a lecture, so soak it up!
If you have never walked through a very well maintained nature trail on a wind swept barrier island this is the one to try. This is NOT Staten Island or Martha's Vineyard. Everyone should see this!
I highly recommend walking the nature trails in this area. There's a lot of beautiful trees and plant life to see, and of course it's good exercise! Definitely something different to do if you need a "break" from the beach and hot sun.
Small short easy trail to walk. I really enjoyed this trail. It's very peaceful, but carry some bug spray with you just in case! lol
Great spot to take a quite walk, or, bring the kiddies to see a natural habitat area. One of our favorite walks after dinner, great viewing of our feathered friends, (bring binoculars & a camera).
Can be a bit buggy, watch where you step, please don't pick the flowers.