Surf City, North Carolina

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  • Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

    Wrightsville Beach

    4.7
    2.61 mi / 7.22 ft gain
    The great part about this adventure is that you can start anywhere on the island at any time of day. The island is four miles long, running from Mason Inlet to the north down to Masonboro Inlet to the south. The best fishing can be found on the north end of the island from Public Access 1 to the...
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  • Swansboro, North Carolina

    Kayak Hammocks Beach State Park Waterways

    4.8
    The number of routes one can take to kayak to Hammocks Beach State Park are endless. One quick look at google maps and you'll see the path from mainland to the island is scattered by a hodgepodge series of small islands (some only a few feet wide).First timers should launch from the dock off Hamm...
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  • Wilmington, North Carolina

    Hike through Carolina Beach State Park

    4.0
    6 mi
    Carolina Beach State Park is a great day trip for anyone visiting the east coast of North Carolina or in town on vacation at the many beaches in the area. The park is located right next to Carolina Beach just across the bridge that spans Snows Cut (look for the big Carolina Beach State Park sign)...
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  • Kure Beach, North Carolina

    Fort Fisher's Basin Trail

    4.0
    2.19 mi / 40.24 ft gain
    If you're ever in Wilmington, you have got to make time to stop by Fort Fisher State Recreation Area in Kure Beach. You can either get there by driving and you can also take a ferry to it. I highly recommend this place because it offers the most beautiful views and also has a little trail for tho...
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  • Lockwoods Folly, North Carolina

    Explore Green Swamp Nature Preserve

    2 mi
    Green Swamp Nature Preserve is a coastal forest and swamp about 45 minutes outside of Wilmington, NC in the town of Supply, NC. There are two parts to the preserve, the main body that Route 211 runs through just outside of Supply, NC and then the smaller part next to Lake Waccamaw. This post wi...
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  • Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

    Hoop Pole Creek Nature Preserve Trail

    0.99 mi / 36 ft gain
    Hoop Pole Creek Nature Preserve Trail is a short and easy out-and-back hike leading to Money Island Bay near Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. Along the trail, you'll see many different bird species and fauna. The total hiking time is about 15-20 minutes roundtrip.
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