A new trail has been created here in eastern North Carolina and will serve as an additional option for people seeking to hike across the state. Jared Brumbaugh has more.
The Coastal Crescent Trail is part of the 1,000 mile Mountains to Sea Trail and will take hikers through Johnston, Sampson, Cumberland, Bladen, Pender and Onslow counties. Executive Director of Friends of the Mountains to Sea Trail Kate Dixon says the route allows hikers to explore natural and historic sites like Bentonville Battlefield, Suggs Mill Pond and Moores Creek Battlefield.
“It takes you through almost 20 miles of Holly Shelter Game Lands, just extraordinary property. You walk along the beach along Topsail Island. You go right through Jacksonville which has a six mile long rail trail, really popular greenway right through the heart of Jacksonville.”
A trail guide is available online for people who want to hike the Coastal Crescent Trail. Dixon says they’re currently working with state and local agencies to put up trail markers. I’m Jared Brumbaugh.