Buxton Woods Trail — Attraction in North Carolina

Buxton Woods is such a cool spot in NC. Maritime forests are a rarity to begin with, but given that it’s located on a stretch of land about a mile and a half wide is even more impressive. I want other trails to myself but if you know where to look, let’s just say you can find other trails besides the .75 mi loop. There is a very diverse ecosystem throughout Buxton Woods, including a bunch of reptile and amphibian species. This is also where you can find the northernmost population of native palmettos. I’ve only ever seen 1 cottonmouth throughout countless walks here, but you should still keep an eye out for them. The Buxton Woods are also swarming with bugs, so make sure to...

We found a lot of hiking trails while visiting the Outer Banks. It's not what most people do, but we're not big beach people (and it's not all that warm in November).

This spot is right across the street from the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, so it's conveniently located.

The trail is really short and flat like most of the trails in the Outer Banks. It's only .8 miles, so it's a quick stop.

The trail is wooded and goes through a swampy wetlands area, similar to most of the other trails we did.

I wouldn't say this was my favorite hike we did, but it's worth a stop if you're going to the...

We had read that most of the signs along the trail were missing or illegible. We found one of many in that category. We enjoyed the quiet walk through nature with regular stops to learn about Outer Banks forests and wildlife from the numerous informational signs. The path rolls a bit but is generally flat, well-marked, well-maintained (a few roots could trip one, so pay attention), and afforded us several opportunites to watch white-tail deer. We really enjoyed the walk, which is an...