Near Flytrap Trail
Venus Fly Traps await their meal on the Carolina Beach State Park Flytrap Trail.
Near Flytrap Trail
Enjoy a variety of intriguing plants along the Flytrap Trail.
Near Flytrap Trail
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Flytrap Trail

4.0 (2 Ratings)
A quick loop through Pocosin wetlands.
0.4
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingLakeWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.36mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
1ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
10ft
High Point
4ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
In the right season (May-June), Venus Flytraps can be found along the trail along with Sweet Pitcherplants. From the parking lot, choose left or right on the loop. Just make sure you take your time on the lifted walkway to get a birds-eye view of some of the plants.

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Russell Hobart