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The Best Hiking in Newport

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Top hiking spots in and near Newport

  • Newport, North Carolina

    Patsy Pond Nature Trail Loop

    2.94 mi / 180 ft gain
    Patsy Pond Nature Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Newport, North Carolina.
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  • Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

    Hoop Pole Creek Nature Preserve Trail

    0.99 mi / 36 ft gain
    Hoop Pole Creek Nature Preserve Trail is a short and easy out-and-back hike leading to Money Island Bay near Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. Along the trail, you'll see many different bird species and fauna. The total hiking time is about 15-20 minutes roundtrip.
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  • Havelock, North Carolina

    Piranha Pit Southern Half

    2.62 mi / 115 ft gain
    Piranha Pit Southern Half is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Cherry Point, North Carolina.
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  • Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

    Fort Macon Beach Trail

    2.56 mi / 20 ft gain
    Fort Macon Beach Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Morehead City, North Carolina.
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  • Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

    Fort Macon State Park

    5.0
    0.3 mi / 7 ft gain
    Visiting this restored fort and the museum makes for a great day and family visit. There are plenty of great photo opportunities with very nice displays and good views of the ocean especially if you head out along the nature trail loop.
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  • Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

    Fort Macon Nature Trail

    5.0
    0.3 mi / 7 ft gain
    Fort Macon Nature Trail is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Morehead City, North Carolina.
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  • Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

    Elliot Coues and Beach Loop

    3.35 mi / 26 ft gain
    Elliot Coues and Beach Loop is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Morehead City, North Carolina.
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  • Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

    Elliot Coues Trail

    3.23 mi / 43 ft gain
    Elliot Coues Trail is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Atlantic Beach, North Carolina.
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  • New Bern, North Carolina

    Flanners Beach and Croatan National Forest Loop

    4.5 mi / 295 ft gain
    Flanners Beach and Croatan National Forest Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near New Bern, North Carolina.
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  • Swansboro, North Carolina

    Cedar Point Tideland Trail

    4.0
    1.47 mi / 66 ft gain
    Cedar Point Tideland Trail is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Swansboro, North Carolina.
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  • Emerald Isle, North Carolina

    Emerald Isle Woods Trail

    0.96 mi / 52 ft gain
    Emerald Isle Woods Trail is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Emerald Isle, North Carolina.
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  • Swansboro, North Carolina

    Kayak Hammocks Beach State Park Waterways

    4.8
    The number of routes one can take to kayak to Hammocks Beach State Park are endless. One quick look at google maps and you'll see the path from mainland to the island is scattered by a hodgepodge series of small islands (some only a few feet wide).First timers should launch from the dock off Hamm...
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  • Hubert, North Carolina

    Hammocks Beach Trail

    2.91 mi / 23 ft gain
    Hammocks Beach Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Hubert, North Carolina.
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  • Unnamed Road, North Carolina

    Explore Cape Lookout National Seashore

    5.0
    3 mi
    Fun ride across the waterway with good views of the surrounding islands and also some wild horses. Once on Harker Island you can explore the lighthouse, walk some of the trails, walk along the beach and look for seashells and go swimming. There are many good informative signs on Harker island exp...
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  • Harkers Island, North Carolina

    Cape Lookout

    5.0
    4.07 mi / 59 ft gain
    Cape Lookout is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Gloucester, North Carolina.
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  • Hubert, North Carolina

    Hubert Trail

    1.76 mi / 72 ft gain
    Hubert Trail is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Hubert, North Carolina.
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