Cedar Point Tideland Trail — Attraction in Cedar Point

8-23-25

This is the only trail(s) I enjoy in the Croatan National Forest. All the others are nothing more than walking in woods. Not this one!

There is a marquis at the trailhead with map and lengths of the trail. It's a longer loop if you stay right at 1.3 miles. The trail itself is mostly flat, packed sand with occasional roots. Easy.

You will walk through some shaded forest as well as boardwalks, both metal and wooden, which are really nice. The views of the White Oak River are excellent and scenic. Expect to see birds of all types, like the white ibis, as well as crabs and skittish deer.

On the date above, the trail was not walkable due to flooding from Hurricane Erin, but when it is, this is an awesome...

The road it's on actually dead-ends at this boat ramp & trail. Do NOT forget your bug repellent!!! Great place for bird watching; Enjoy a family of Ospreys that call this place home. It's wetland/marsh so I wouldn't let kids play in the water; Lots of oyster shells & broken glass in/around mud/water at the boat ramp. Would NOT eat the oysters, etc. out of the water AT the boat ramp. There's a very small/short but cute little dock that runs parallel to the ramp; Only 1 ramp to...

I have been going to this trail for years, and it never really seems to get old. There's always some type of beauty to be seen with an abundance of seabirds in the swamp areas. I actually saw a herd of deer as I was leaving the other day. They have a boat ramp, a camping area for RVs with full bathroom facilities and another bathroom for the public to use near the trail. I would say this is a great place for pretty much...