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    Anderson Point Park

    4.2 (13 reviews)

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    Lindsay S.

    Though the Anderson Point Park was founded in 1988, the Neuse River Corridor Park Plan took a giant step toward completion with the dedication of Anderson Point Park's 98.3 acres adjacent to the Neuse River in 2000. What I wish the photos would show you is how vast the Neuse River Trails really are and how much the planners really utilized that span of acres. I wonder if someone could even walk all of them in one day. I've been out on the trails twice now and have yet to see an end in sight. The park seems to center around three main attractions: a large meadow and a few surrounding fields which house a variety of local wildlife and protect their natural habitats, the Anderson Family Homestead from the early 1900's and the scenic overlook of and surrounding trails of the Neuse River Trails. The park's shortcoming is really the lack of parking. There is only one small lot which was full on the first occasion I wandered out here to the point that I couldn't even park and had to leave. The trails could also use some better markings. I realize it's not in an area that gets a lot of traffic in terms of park visitors outside of those who live in the neighboring communities, but I really adore the landscape. I have walked around just taking in the scenery. I saw a pickup soccer game near the playground. I imagine the old Anderson Homestead is used for many special events. If you look in the window you'll see hardwood floors, bookshelves with old books, and open airy rooms. Go down the Neuse River Trail in any which way and it seems to go on forever. However, if you continue to follow the loop around, you'll see a nice birdhouse, a grove of trees carefully manicured with some benches, a straggly overgrown area with a path winding up to more overgrowth with benches, and other large open fields beckoning back to other sunny views. A couple was out walking their Pomeranian, mothers walking with their small children, and men cycling in and out of the park. There are natural amphitheater setups if you want to get some people together and then there are a couple of official shelters. It's not huge, but it's vast at the same time...Beautiful sunshine and plenty of places to plop down and relax.

    Scott D.

    Stopped here to get my run in today. Pretty hilly with some good views of the park. Park itself not to big but it is connected to the Neuse River Trail.

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    I was riding my bicycle on the Neuse River Trail and I stumbled upon this serene piece of Heaven.

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    Mountains To Sea Trail - Blazes

    Mountains To Sea Trail

    5.0(2 reviews)
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    I think it's the coolest thing that NC has a cross-state trail that allows you to experience the…read morevast range of natural landscapes the state has to offer. This trail, as the name claims, goes from mountains to sea (the trail is best known as the MST). It's cool enough that the state has all of this, even better that a trail connects them. You could hike this 1,175 mile trail from the highest point east of the Mississippi (Mt. Mitchell) down to sea-level at Cape Hatteras National Seashore. The trail passes through several state parks, national forests and national parks, not to mention some of the most significant urban centers in the state. There are paddle sections, dirt trails and paved roads - all manner of surfaces. The trail isn't even truly considered complete yet, but you can piece it together as you go. The idea has existed since the 70s and was officially added to the state park system - and the passport program - in 2000. The trail is about half the length of the AT - which it intersects at the beginning, by the way - but fits entirely in the state. It gives you a good idea of just how long it is. I actually only found out about this trail recently despite its age. This is no surprise, as it passes through the north part of the state and I've spent my entire life in the two largest cities it doesn't pass through in the southern part of the state. Somehow this just makes the idea even more novel to me. If you don't know about this trail, read up! Get out there and hike it in one of the 10 state parks it touches. Or, chances are it even goes through your city or town already and, like me, you just didn't know. It will be cool to connect with a piece of Earth that connects the entire length of the state.

    An 18 segment trail from Clingmans dome to Jockey's ridge State Park. Segment 1-5 is in the…read moremountains, segment 6-10 is Piedmont, and segment 11-18 is the costal plains and OuterBanks. There is an alternate route from 11A to 16A that is 170 mile paddle route down the Neuse River. Each segments distance varies. Levels of difficulty vary from strenuous to easy. What a fantastic way to see NC. I have not Thru hiked the trail. I have only done portions of segments. I am planning on doing whole segments to complete the entire 1200 mile distance. As well as the paddle portion. Clingmans dome is the second highest point on the east coast at 6,643 feet and what an amazing view. You will cross over Mt Mitchell which is the highest point on the east coast at 6,684 feet. To Jockey's Ridge Dune the largest and tallest active dune in the eastern United States. There are section that take you down paved roads to reconnect with the trail and a couple ferry rides in the outer banks. Places to camp if you do multi day trip, but plan your stops accordingly and research the trail angels for each segment. Explore what NC has to offer, even small sections with-in a segment. And just maybe we will see you on the trail or river. Happy Hiking :-)

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