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Flanners Beach Loop

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 3.3 (8)
  1. Areas
  2. NC
  3. …Coastal N. Carolina
  4. …Croatan National Forest
  5. Neuse River/Flanners Beach Complex
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“Alright trail for a light ride in the Croatan National Forest ”

Nick David
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5.4

Miles

8.7

KM
Singletrack

30' 9 m

High

6' 2 m

Low

153' 47 m

Up

151' 46 m

Down

1%

Avg Grade (1°)

6%

Max Grade (3°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Unknown

Open during daylight hours. May be closed during inclement weather.

Description

This trail is not especially well kept, so be on the lookout for obstacles, especially after inclement weather. If there has recently been some good rainfall, expect moderate flooding (2-6 inches) in some parts, and fallen leaves may cover parts of the trail. There are some white arrows on some of the trees indicating where to turn to help keep you on track.

Beware of spiders. Every now and then they'll build webs across the bike path. While not dangerous, they are an inconvenience and often cause a surprise.

Be aware and courteous as there are occasionally hikers on the trail. Be sure to call yourself out around some of those blind curves.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Croatan National Forest Office

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Nick David
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  3.3 from 8 votes

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in Neuse River/Flanners B…

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in North Carolina

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If "taken the scenic route" was a person... Will bike here again.
Mar 13, 2021 near Neuse F…, NC
This is what most of the trail looks like on this side of the road.
Nov 5, 2015 near Neuse F…, NC
This is in the last 10 minutes of the trail. There's a 70 foot bridge at the bottom of this drop.
Nov 5, 2015 near Neuse F…, NC
Headed north from parking--- go sharp left at 1st fork or encounter a mess of big tree falls
Nov 29, 2017 near Neuse F…, NC
Obviously --- we went the wrong way.
Nov 29, 2017 near Neuse F…, NC
More big tree fall north of 1st fork from parking lot.
Nov 29, 2017 near Neuse F…, NC

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Mar 11, 2021
Marcus Earle
Trails are drier today than previous weeks. No mud. 6.5mi
Mar 7, 2021
Marcus Earle
Rode with Iz
Jul 3, 2019
Craig Karnis
Jul 2, 2019
Jeff House
Per local trails closed until Nov due to trees and storm damage
Feb 27, 2019
Jared S
Flanners beach rd closed at otter creek rd. No motor, bike or foot traffic allowed according to forestry service website.
Jan 16, 2018
Rob H
Dry except for 2 spots. Some trees recently downed, and two that have been cleared. 8mi
Nov 24, 2017
Lucas Magrini
Be aware that the northern entrance that the left turn is not marked very well. Other than that it was a nice easy ride. My 10 yr old did well. 5.4mi
Nov 23, 2017
Biker Bill
Riding loop counter clockwise from north end of parking, watch for sharp left turn poorly marked. Do not go straight--- huge trees blocking this route

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