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Kayak/Canoe Paddle Trail in Onslow County, North Carolina

Canoing and kayaking is a lot of fun, great exercise and a very popular activity in Eastern North Carolina. kayaking Onslow County NC

In 1993 the Onslow County Parks and Recreation Department dedicated the New River Kayak/Canoe Trail.

The 16.75 mile paddle trail begins at the Cow Horn Creek in the Richland/Steed Park in Richlands. It travels down the New River with stops at 3 different County parks.

Henry McAllister Landing, Rhodestown Road in Jacksonville
Primitive Landing at Onslow County Burton Industrial Park, Highway 24/258, Jacksonville
New River Landing at Waterfront Park, Riverview Street in downtown Jacksonville

The highlights of the trail include:

Salt- water marshes
Estuary/sound
Swamp river

Black water

Beaver dams

Tree canopies
Limestone formation
Alligators
Bird sightings

Wildlife Sightings

The skill level/difficulty is 2,3 Paddle trail map

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Posted by Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist on 01/26/2008 02:43 PM

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18 Comments on Kayak/Canoe Paddle Trail in Onslow County, North Carolina

JAN

2008

Cynthia,

This looks like a wonderful canoe/kayak trail....do alligators attack in the water too or just on land? I might be afraid of tipping my canoe or kayak and being attacked by an alligator...or do they mostly stay near shore?

I imagine the scenery along there is beautiful.....

Cynthia, I kayak and canoe and I'm not too sure about alligators. I don't paddle quite fast enough for them! I've heard that if you're in the water you're ok.

Cynthia~ What a beautiful place and canoing is so much fun. Alligators? It looks like there is a whole lot to see on this beautiful run.

I was ready to sign up until I read about the alligators. It does seem like a great way to see nature at its finest!

Cynthia, wonderful area. I really would like to visit someday. Never been there. AND, just for you, I related the story of Superstition Mountain. Stop by for a look if you haven't already been there.

Cynthia, This sounds like a place I would love to wander around in! I love the map you provided also, lovely post.

Cynthia, I had no idea that this existed in Onslow County! Alligators? Now, that's a little scary.

Cynthia... looks like a nice peaceful area to relax for recreation. Natural surroundings can be fun to investigate.

JAN

2008

Cynthia, quite a river... Alligators... I can live without. :-)

Hi Everyone,
I'll get back to all of you individually later (I'm not supposed to be working while here....shhhh!). Funny how so many have commented on the alligators. Lots of people canoe/kayak this river....I've never heard of any bad encounters with the alligators.

This looks like a very fun day. I like being out on a canoe, because the cell phone is not in use for hours. How relaxing that is to me.

JAN

2008

Cynthia, sounds like a fun activity to go for a canoe or kayak adventure on the New River. It's been quite some time since I've gone in a canoe. I used to enjoy paddling on the Charles River outside of Boston. There are lots of kayakers in the D.C. area who enjoy paddling on the Potomac, and some who brave the treacherous waters around Great Falls.

Hello Jo,
Thank you for the recognition of this post in the Localism Success and Accountability Group. You have me working hard. :0)

Hi Linda,
I do not kayak or canoe but I think I would enjoy this beautiful trip down the New River. Those who have done this many times tell me you say an occasional alligator sunning on the shore but they do not bother or pay much attention to the boaters. (I guess the food supply is plentiful).

Julie,
I have not been on the paddle trail but am planning to do it when the weather is warmer.

JAN

2008

Hi Ginger W.
Oh come on, be adventurous....what's a few alligators among friends? LOL.

Hello Teri,
You would love my area and I know I would love yours as well. Thanks for the story behind the name.

Carole,
The paddle trail is very popular...a great way to get away.

Irina,
As I have said to others, from all the information I have heard....the alligators are not a problem.

Hi Susan,
If you enjoy canoing, you should come on down and explore the paddle trail, I understand it is great.

Darleen,
Yes, there are alligators in eastern N.C. I grew up in Pine Knoll Shores across the street from the ocean and there was (is) a canal behind my parents house. We saw alligators in there quite often, actually we didn't see them unless they came on shore to sun. Also, there has always been resident alligators at the golf course. The most famous one, Charlie, wandered across the street at times and up on people's decks/porches.

Hi Brian,
I've never canoed but I plan to give it a try this Spring. Yes, I have seen the kayakers on the Potomac and Great Falls.

FEB

2008

Cynthia:

You and all your friends are welcome to paddle with us anytime. We even have extra canoes and kayaks for you.

We will be paddling this trail as soon as Brian Wheat, The New River Keeper tells us it has been cleared of newly fallen trees. We paddle every week year round.

Alligators are more scared of us than we are of them. They scatter the minute they hear or see us.

Please check our web site: www.whiteoakstewards.org Yes, we do have fun and you will too. Elmer

Cynthia:

You and all your friends are welcome to paddle with us anytime. We even have extra canoes and kayaks for you.

We will be paddling this trail as soon as Brian Wheat, The New River Keeper tells us it has been cleared of newly fallen trees. We paddle every week year round.

Alligators are more scared of us than we are of them. They scatter the minute they hear or see us.

Please check our web site: www.whiteoakstewards.org Yes, we do have fun and you will too. Elmer

Hello Elmer,
Thanks for stopping by and for the invitation. I hope to take you up on that when the weather is a little warmer. Thanks for providing your website address, I'll check it out.

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