Meet in the Visitor Center lobby for a leisurely hike exploring the natural side of Fort Macon. Hike will cover both trail and beach.
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Take A Hike
Take A Hike
Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. - John Muir
I have two doctors, my left leg and my right. - G.M. Trevelyan
Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So...get on your way. - Dr. Suess
Backpack Tips
According to an REI article, packing can be broken down into three zones, plus peripheral storage:
Visualize stacking cordwood. You’re laying down rows, not building columns: Fill nooks and crannies until you have a solid, stable load—and be sure weight is equally balanced on each side. Tighten compression straps to streamline your load and prevent it from shifting as you hike.
Guided Hikes
Date of Event:
Repeats every week every Thursday until Fri Jul 27 2018.
Thursday, July 19, 2018 - 10:00am Start Location:
Visitor Center
Join park staff for a leisurely walk along our Soundside Nature Trail and discuss the interesting habitats of barrier islands. Meet at the sound access parking area on W. Soundside Rd.
Date of Event:
Monday, July 23, 2018 - 9:00am
Start Location:
Sound Access Parking Area on W. Soundside Road
Meet in the Visitor Center lobby for a leisurely hike exploring the natural side of Fort Macon. Hike will cover both trail and beach.
Date of Event:
Thursday, July 26, 2018 - 10:00am
Start Location:
Visitor Center
Join park staff for a leisurely walk along our Soundside Nature Trail and discuss the interesting habitats of barrier islands. Meet at the sound access parking area on W. Soundside Rd.
Date of Event:
Friday, July 27, 2018 - 9:00am
Start Location:
Sound Access Parking Area on W. Soundside Road
Meet in the Visitor Center lobby for a leisurely hike exploring the natural side of Fort Macon. Hike will cover both trail and beach.
Date of Event:
Repeats every week every Thursday until Fri Aug 31 2018.
Thursday, August 2, 2018 - 10:00am Start Location:
Visitor Center
Join park staff for a leisurely walk along our Soundside Nature Trail and discuss the interesting habitats of barrier islands. Meet at the sound access parking area on W. Soundside Rd.
Date of Event:
Friday, August 3, 2018 - 9:00am
Start Location:
Sound Access Parking Area on W. Soundside Road
Join park staff for a leisurely walk along our Soundside Nature Trail and discuss the interesting habitats of barrier islands. Meet at the sound access parking area on W. Soundside Rd.
Date of Event:
Wednesday, August 8, 2018 - 9:00am
Start Location:
Sound Access Parking Area on W. Soundside Road
Meet in the Visitor Center lobby for a leisurely hike exploring the natural side of Fort Macon. Hike will cover both trail and beach.
Date of Event:
Thursday, August 9, 2018 - 10:00am
Start Location:
Visitor Center
Join a Park Ranger for an easy walk to learn more about the Jacob Fork River. We’ll talk about watersheds, common plants and animals, and water quality. Meet at the Jacob Fork Parking Area at 11:00 am.
Date of Event:
Repeats every month on the second Saturday until Sat Oct 13 2018.
Saturday, August 11, 2018 - 11:00am Start Location:
Jacob Fork Parking Area
Meet at the Visitor Center and take a leisurely hike to identify birds native to the area.
Date of Event:
Repeats every month on April, May, June, July, August, September, October on the second Monday until Tue Oct 09 2018 except Mon Jul 09 2018. Also includes Mon Jun 25 2018, Mon Aug 27 2018, Mon Sep 24 2018.
Monday, August 13, 2018 - 9:00am Start Location:
Visitor Center