Sand Path
Trail Description
The Sand Path is a generations-old farm path that leads to the park's primitive group campsites. It travels into a mixed pine and hardwood forest and borders a longleaf restoration area of the park — offering great viewing opportunities for birders, due to the variety of habitats encountered and the secluded environment. It is also the best trail to spot eastern wild turkeys or eastern fox squirrels. The trailhead is adjacent to the park's multiuse field off Park Road, in addition to being accessed via the group campsites, offering an almost 4-mile roundtrip hike to follow the entire trail and back. Alternatively, beginning at the visitor center on the Longleaf Trail, following the Sand Path, then hiking the Spanish Moss Trail creates an almost 2-mile loop that ends up back at the visitor center. Please note: this path is open to vehicular traffic for group campers, so be mindful of sharing the trail.
Visit the Cliffs of the Neuse State Park NC Parks page for trail status and park information.