Trails
Park Maps and Brochures:
Some trails at both Princess Ann and Chalk Banks are closed due to flooding. Please contact the park with any questions.
Last updated on: Saturday, January 19, 2019Short trails give a different view of the pristine Lumber River, its adjacent wetlands, mixed pine and hardwood forests and the wildlife that make use of these habitats. Enjoy a boardwalk and a handy fishing pier.
The trail meanders along the river's edge, by a wetlands habitat, and a mixed pine and hardwoods forest.
3.00 miles
Round Trip
The Lumber River State Park TRACK Trail is an easy 0.5 mile loop along Griffin's Bluff. The Trail features interpretive panels and an observation deck overlooking Griffin's Whirl, a unique reverse flow area in the river.
0.50 miles
Round Trip
Easy
Enjoy a peaceful walk along the highest bank of the Lumber River. The trail features a 100-foot boardwalk across a wet area.
1.50 miles
One-way
2819 Princess Ann Road
Orrum, NC 28369
910-628-4564
lumber.river@ncparks.gov
GPS: 34.390023, -79.00222
Chalk Banks access:
26040 Raeford Road
Wagram, NC 28369
GPS: 34.898889, -79.354889
Princess Ann Access
December - February: 7am - 7pm
March, April, and October: 7am - 9pm
May - September: 7am - 10pm
November: 7am - 8pm
Closed Christmas Day
Chalk Banks Access
December - February: 8am - 6pm
March, April, and October: 8am - 8pm
May - September: 8am - 9pm
November: 8am - 7pm
Closed Christmas Day
Currently open Thursday - Sunday, weekly
Park Office Hours
8am - noon, 1pm - 5pm, Monday-Friday.
Closed state holidays