Ocracoke, North Carolina
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Ocracoke
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Buxton, North Carolina
Open Ponds Trail
5.08.87 mi / 207 ft gainOpen Ponds Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Buxton, North Carolina.Read more -
Buxton, North Carolina
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
3.80.2 mi / 120 ft gainAdd Cape Hatteras to your summer plans! The cape is isolated and never too crowded. The opportunities for adventure are endless on the cape. Of course, as you first arrive, you will see the Historic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Enjoy climbing to the top of the nation's tallest brick lighthouse for o...Read more -
Unnamed Road, North Carolina
Explore Cape Lookout National Seashore
5.03 miFun ride across the waterway with good views of the surrounding islands and also some wild horses. Once on Harker Island you can explore the lighthouse, walk some of the trails, walk along the beach and look for seashells and go swimming. There are many good informative signs on Harker island exp...Read more -
Harkers Island, North Carolina
Cape Lookout
5.04.07 mi / 59 ft gainCape Lookout is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Gloucester, North Carolina.Read more -
Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
Fort Macon State Park
5.00.3 mi / 7 ft gainVisiting this restored fort and the museum makes for a great day and family visit. There are plenty of great photo opportunities with very nice displays and good views of the ocean especially if you head out along the nature trail loop.Read more -
Atlantic Beach, North Carolina
Fort Macon Nature Trail
5.00.3 mi / 7 ft gainFort Macon Nature Trail is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Morehead City, North Carolina.Read more -
Rodanthe, North Carolina
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge North Pond Wildlife Trail
4.51.23 mi / 10 ft gainPea Island National Wildlife Refuge North Pond Wildlife Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Nags Head, North Carolina.Read more