Hike at Carolina Beach State Park Register

Date and Time:
Sun, Jun 28, 2026; 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM  (Eastern)

Organized By: Cape Fear Group of Sierra Club

Location: 1010 State Park Rd, Carolina Beach, NC 28428, USA

Map | Directions

Event Organizers:
Sean Mulligan
   capefearsierraclub+outings@gmail.com
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Ralph Tramontano
   capefearsierraclub+outings@gmail.com
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Carolina Beach State Park Hike
Date and Time: Sunday, June 28, 9 am
Organized by: Cape Fear Group - Open to All
Level: Easy
Event Organizer: Sean Mulligan seanpmulligan@gmail.com

Join a fun hike of about 3 miles on fairly level sandy trails w/ partial shade in Carolina Beach State Park. We’ll encounter Pines, Cypress, wetlands, ponds, indigenous carnivorous plants, overlooks and the Cape Fear River shoreline. Suitable for ages 8 & up. Bring walking shoes, wide-brim hat, bug spray, water bottle, sunscreen, and a snack. Highlights: ongoing efforts for managing the park, including prescribed burns, trash removal, Flytrap protection, erosion, and water quality issues.  Start and Finish at the Park Marina /restrooms / camp store.

Cancellation Policy: Steady Rain Cancels

Look for me, Sean Mulligan, at Trailhead by Parking Lot

We'll get close up with wild flytraps.

This pond used to be a trash dump! Volunteers pluck out big loads of glass.

We'll explore Grass Pond and Cypress Pond (whether dry or wet!)

Sugarloaf is the highest point for miles around. Shady spot for a break.

Everybody loves Spanish Moss and Live Oaks!

The mighty Cape Fear River is facing new challenges.

We'll hkie this big loop (trails can be confusing, so a leader is helpful!)


We look forward to seeing everyone on Sunday 6/28!
 

Level: Easy

Cost: free

Signup Instructions: Use the link in the website

Recommended Items: Walking Shoes, wide-brim hat, bug spray, water bottle (and carrier), sunscreen, snack

Additional Directions: Once over the Snows Cut bridge get in right lane. Turn right on Dow Rd. After homes see sign for Park and turn right onto State Park Rd. Follow to end past Marina and park in lot on left near trailhead (big sign, refuse bins).

Cancellation Policy: Steady rain cancels