Trail Overview

This is another offshoot of the Pettiford Creek Main Trail, within the Pettiford Creek State Forest near the Croatan National Forest. This trail offers access to hunting grounds, beautiful views, and wildlife in national and state parks. This trail features multiple mud pits that can be very deep or have standing water depending on rainfall, it should be noted these pits cannot be avoided and could result in vehicles getting stuck. Most of the trail can be driven rather quickly, however, be cautious and look for other drivers, hikers, or animals throughout the trail.

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Difficulty

Although the majority of the trail is loose rutted sand, three sections could have over a foot of standing water or mud making it very difficult for vehicles to pass. The amount of water is dependent on the amount of rain, however, some mud should be expected no matter what.

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