Patsy Pond Nature Trailhead
Patsy Pond Nature Trail is part of Croatan National Forest. It winds through an area referred to as Longleaf Pine Flat Woods, which is an open woodland of longleaf pines with low growing herbs and shrubs. There are natural ponds and sinkholes, native flora and fauna along the trails.
There are 3 loops:
Short loop 0.75 mile
Medium loop 1 mile
Long loop 1.9 miles
This is an interpretive trail. Numbered signs correspond to brochures available at Trailhead and at NC Coastal Federation office. The NC Coastal Federation organized the development of this trail.
General Information
USDA-Forest Service, Croatan National Forest and NC Coastal Federation
Year round.
Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times.
No fee.
Address: 141 E. Fisher Avenue New Bern, NC 28562
Phone: (252) 638-5628
Hours: (Mon - Fri) 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Office is closed from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.croatan@usda.gov
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 34.726
Longitude: -76.961
Directions
The trailhead is located on HWY 24 midway between Cape Carteret and Morehead City, in the community of Ocean. Entrance is 1/2 mile west of Croatan High School and across the highway from the NC Coastal Federation office.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
