Near Boardwalk Trail
The boardwalk trail.
Near Boardwalk Trail
The forest trail.
Near Boardwalk Trail
Sunset - Outer Banks North Carolina

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Hike Trail

Boardwalk Trail

4.0 (3 Ratings)
A short, easy route along a wooden boardwalk leading to a pond lookout point.
0.4
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlyLakeViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.35mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
7ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
8ft
High Point
0ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
When you park at the main trailhead, you'll see the entrance to the boardwalk as a closed gate (ostensibly so wild horses don't run out onto the road). All you do is follow the boardwalk to its end. About a quarter of the way, you'll see on the right a sign for the Maritime Forest Trail, which you can choose to take, or continue along the boardwalk. There's a very pretty lookout point at the end. When you're done, simply turn around and make your way back to the parking lot.

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Contributors
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