Cedar Point Tideland Trail
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North Carolina · Carteret County

Cedar Point Tideland Trail

Trail in Croatan National Forest

Rating
Length
1.9 mi
Difficulty
2
County
Carteret

About This Trail

Designated a National Recreation Trail, this easy path has two loops. The 0.6-mile loop crosses the salt marsh and its edges. A 1.3-mile loop continues along White Oak River. Bird watching is popular from the trail. Flush toilets are at the trailhead.

Location

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Coordinates: 34.6918983459, -77.0864028931 Open in Google Maps

Getting There

From Beaufort, NC, take US 70 east to the Cedar Point Recreation Area in Croatan National Forest. Follow signs to the Tideland Trail parking.

Trail Reports

Good Birding

Day Hike October 31, 2021

I've visited the Tideland Trail many times over the last several years. With it's graveled paths and wooden bridges it does provide realitively easy access to handicapped nature lovers. This area is most enjoyable late fall through early spring to avoid the mosquitos and other insects. I've observed a variety of bird life here including: Great White Egret, Snowy Egret, Great Blue Heron, various woodpeckers, Blue-grey Gnat Catcher, Red Wing Blackbird, Eastern Blue Bird, Cardinal, Carolina Chickadee, and more! Most years there is a nesting pair of Osprey on the property. Bring your binoculars or a camera with a "long lens." The best birdwatching takes place on weekdays. The area gets quite busy with local dog walkers and joggers on the weekend making the feathered populice a bit jumpy.

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