Patsy Pond Nature Trail
Patsy Pond Nature Trail is part of Croatan National Forest. It winds through an area referred to as Longleaf Pine Flat Woods, which is an open woodland of longleaf pines with low growing herbs and shrubs. There are natural ponds and sinkholes, native flora and fauna along the trails. There are 3 loops - short loop - .75 mile, medium loop = 1 mile and the long loop = 1.9 miles. This is an interpretive trail. Numbered signs correspond to brochures available at Trailhead and at NC Coastal Federation office. The NC Coastal Federation organized the development of this trail.
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At a Glance
Fees: | No fee. |
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Open Season: | Year round. |
Usage: | Light |
Restrictions: | Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times. |
Closest Towns: | New Bern, Havelock, Morehead City, Swansboro, Emerald Isle |
Water: | Drinking Water available at the NC Coastal Federation office during M_F 08:30 - 5:00. |
Restroom: | Restrooms available at the NC Coastal Federation office during M_F 08:30 - 5:00. |
Operated By: | USDA-Forest Service, Croatan National Forest and NC Coastal Federation |