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Masonboro Island has long been a popular spot for surfers, boaters and kayakers. The 8.4-mile long barrier island is completely undeveloped and is protected by the National Estuarine Research Reserve System, so kayakers, especially, like to head out here to get away from civilization.
New Hanover County made getting there much easier when it recently bought property at the end of Trails End Road off Masonboro Loop Road in Wilmington. This new county park offers ample parking and a boat ramp. The island is just across the Intracoastal Waterway, you can see it from your parked car.
Wilmington NC neighborhoods can take advantage of this easy way to get out into the Intracoastal Waterway quickly. This is better than going to Carolina Beach or Wrightsville Beach to launch your boat which can be very crowded and make it very difficult to get out on the water way during holiday weekends or any weekend.
If you kayak there, be sure to wear a life jacket and watch out for speeding boats. The ICW is very busy. The best times to cross over to the island are in the early morning or on weekdays when boat traffic is at its minimum.
This is just one of the many benefits of Wilmington NC Neighborhoods and its many amenities.
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