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The New Bern Area offers a wide range of opportunities to Enjoy the Great Outdoors!
Hiking and Biking Trails
Cedar Point Tideland Trail
Croatan National Forest
141 E Fisher Ave, New Bern
252-638-5628 Reservations: 877-444-6777
Hikers can explore boardwalks or smooth gravel paths. The trail is located at the Cedar Point Campground. Interpretive signs tell the story
of the forest, which is home to many varieties
of wildlife, including egrets, deer, and fish. The path starts with a 0.6 mile loop that crosses the salt marsh and follows its edge, then continues with a 1.3 mile loop, which then reconnects with the shorter loop.
Island Creek Forest Walk
Croatan National Forest
141 E Fisher Ave, New Bern
252-638-5628
Reservations: 877-444-6777
This 3.7 mile trail is a moderately trafficked loop trail, which includes a river and is extremely easy for all ages. The trail allows dogs and is best visited during the months between March and October.
Latham-Whitehurst Nature Park
1095 Broad Creek Rd, New Bern
252-636-6606
Latham-Whitehurst Nature Park is Craven County’s first nature park. Many resources are available including walking trails, restroom facilities, picnic shelters, hiking trails, nature observation, bird watching, and 133-acres of preserved coastal land make this park a favorite for many nature lovers.
Neusiok Trail
Croatan National Forest
141 E Fisher Ave, New Bern
252-638-5628 Reservations: 877-444-6777
This trail spans more than 20 miles and is
part of the Mountains to Sea Trail. Camping is permitted anywhere along the way, and two separate trails for hikers and horsemen are well marked with arrows.
Fishing www.ncwildlife.org/Fishing
Fishing opportunities abound with more than 500 publicly accessible areas. NCWRC fish attractor and county trout fishing maps and coordinates provide details to help create a memorable experience in nature. Fish species come in a wide variety including American and Hickory Shad, Largemouth Bass, White Perch, Black Crappie, Blue Catfish, Bowfin, and Brown Trout. Whether you prefer the bubbling stream, quiet lake, or vast ocean, fishing in North Carolina is sure to please.
Hunting www.ncwildlife.org/Hunting
North Carolina hosts hunting seasons for Black Bear, White-Tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Quail, Mourning Doves, Waterfowl, and other small game. Explore hills and valleys filled with forest, water, and fresh air.
A hunting license may be purchased at any local dealer or online. License prices and seasons depend on game type. Licenses cost anywhere from $10 to $1,550, depending on what you plan to hunt.
Visit http://www.ncwildlife.org/ Licensing/Regulations.aspx
to download a copy of the North Carolina Inland Fishing, Hunting, and Trapping regulations digest.
2019
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Mailing: 1701 Mail Service Center
Raleigh 919-707-0010
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