Kayak/Canoe

The Best Kayak/Canoe Trails in North Carolina (United States)

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  • Cross Creek

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    near Mooretown, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    3.74nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofCross Creek Photo ofCross Creek Photo ofCross Creek

    Pandemic solo paddle: saw two alligators, several osprey, four turtles, one arm long fish jumping and butterflies.

  • New River Canoe Camping September 2017

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    near Orion, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    20.46nm
    Elevation +
    0f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofNew River Canoe Camping September 2017 Photo ofNew River Canoe Camping September 2017 Photo ofNew River Canoe Camping September 2017

    Put in at Zaloo's Canoes Saturday morning, put out at New River State Park's US221 Canoe Access for the night, put out at Kings Creek Access.

  • Southport to Cape Fear/Frying Pan Shoals

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    near Southport, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    15.90nm
    Elevation +
    236f
    TrailRank
    27| Rating 5.0

    My first kayaking trip out of Southport Harbor in Southport, NC. We paddled out to the point of Cape Fear on Bald Head Island.

    Great trip, there's good coffee on the island.
    huntertate
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  • Fontana Lake Bryson City NC

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    near Roundhill, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    7.73nm
    Elevation +
    10f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofFontana Lake Bryson City NC Photo ofFontana Lake Bryson City NC Photo ofFontana Lake Bryson City NC

    Beautiful lake that has crystal clear water and goes on for miles surrounded by a national park on one side. We paddled for hours and saw one fishing boat, no other people. Remote. The access to the launch site was steep...

  • near Wrightsville, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    4.44nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofDrawbridge through 'East LA' to high dune and back Photo ofDrawbridge through 'East LA' to high dune and back Photo ofDrawbridge through 'East LA' to high dune and back

    Put in at Wrightsville Beach Wildlife boat ramp and paddle South on ICW to Bradley Creek. Paddle through the marshes to "East LA", past high dune back to the ICW.

  • Kayaking into 'East LA' and beyond

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    near Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    6.13nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofKayaking into 'East LA' and beyond Photo ofKayaking into 'East LA' and beyond Photo ofKayaking into 'East LA' and beyond

    "East LA" is Lynn and Antje's (LA) favorite paddle trail, deep in the marsh away from normal boat traffic. Minus the crazy long haired rap blaring sudo fishing dude. Added to East LA was trek to the Swimming Hole and ...

  • Cross Creek to Island Creek

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    near Mooretown, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    7.29nm
    Elevation +
    30f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofCross Creek to Island Creek Photo ofCross Creek to Island Creek Photo ofCross Creek to Island Creek

    Paddle Cross Creek from Dave Richie Landing to the North East Cape Fear River, then downstream to Island Creek and explore an unnamed creek on the opposite shore.

  • Falls Dam to Smithfield

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    near Falls, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    37.79nm
    Elevation +
    10f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofFalls Dam to Smithfield

    Launch just below the Falls Dam to add the challenge of having to run the first 1/4 mile of class 2+. Did this trip with a release of 850cfs from the mad, and after a rainy night, so the volume grew as the miles piled up...

  • Cross Creek to Island Creek

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    near Mooretown, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    2.94nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofCross Creek to Island Creek

    The map only shows the return paddle. The thought was to paddle cross creek and back, which is documented already. I started recording at our turn around at Island Creek to document the additional distance. Put-in and Ta...

  • Southport ICW

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    near Southport, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    3.34nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofSouthport ICW Photo ofSouthport ICW Photo ofSouthport ICW

    A kayak trip that takes you from downtown Southport to a little known area with local restaurants and shops. Experience what is is like as a local of this beautiful seaside area! Take some time to go down canals and see ...

  • Home to Masonboro octagon house

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    near Sandwinds Mobile Home Park, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    3.94nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofHome to Masonboro octagon house Photo ofHome to Masonboro octagon house Photo ofHome to Masonboro octagon house

    We went looking for new ways to get to Masonboro. Beautiful sunrise. Clear, glassy water. Lots of nesting birds and turtle nests are popping up on the island.

  • Badin Lake 1

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    near Blaine, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    3.35nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofBadin Lake 1 Photo ofBadin Lake 1 Photo ofBadin Lake 1

    On a weekend there is a lot of wake from boat and jet ski traffic, but once deeper into the fingers of the lake it calms down.

  • Minpro

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    near Minpro, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    2.40nm
    Elevation +
    2001f
    TrailRank
    22
    Photo ofMinpro Photo ofMinpro Photo ofMinpro

    From Riverside Park, Spruce Pine to Penland. Started recording halfway through the trip, will redo soon

  • South River Paddle

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    near Hickory Grove Crossroads, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    8.40nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofSouth River Paddle Photo ofSouth River Paddle

    Beautiful paddling location. I'd rate this an easy paddle if it wasn't for the abundance of strainers. Our group encountered about a dozen of them - which were manageable. Just be prepared to portage if you can't get thr...

  • Burch - Crutchfield

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    near Burch, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    5.10nm
    Elevation +
    20f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofBurch - Crutchfield Photo ofBurch - Crutchfield

    Burch - Crutchfield We fish a lot time can be much faster and water levels are a foot low making it even slower. Fishing is good

  • Davis Creek out of Navassa.NC

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    near Navassa, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    2.48nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    20
    Photo ofDavis Creek out of Navassa.NC Photo ofDavis Creek out of Navassa.NC Photo ofDavis Creek out of Navassa.NC

    Cypress at LOW TIDE.... Was lovely. Sort of mysterious. I like the mud with all the wee crabs; Suzann, not so much. Went out to the CFR and before we even got into it, the WINDS were formidable.... shot on back.... Very ...

  • New River Paddle and Run

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    near Kings Creek, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    6.12nm
    Elevation +
    817f
    TrailRank
    19

    Begin at Kings Creek and paddle approximately 1 mile to Twin Rivers Campground. Leave your kayak somewhere safe along the shore, and then head out for a 5 mile run around the loop. Finally, conclude with a 1 mile upstrea...

  • Jordan Lake Paddle and Trail Run

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    near Bells, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    15.66nm
    Elevation +
    1680f
    TrailRank
    19

    For a single day activity, this combination certainly deserves a very difficult rating. When you are all finished, you will have trail run approximately 7 miles and paddled approximately 10 miles. Begin anywhere in th...

  • Sea Breeze/ ICW from Fla. Ave

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    near Sea Breeze, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    3.27nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    19
    Photo ofSea Breeze/ ICW from Fla. Ave

    Sea Breeze Back bays too oyster - ridden, so changed the plan and headed out to ICW. Winds from SW and blustery. Explored Inlet Point, crossed back over ICW. Kingfishers, Pelicans, Snowy Egret, and Oyster Catchers. Ni...

  • Wynn Plaza to The Cove on Masonboro Island

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    near Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    6.82nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    19
    Photo ofWynn Plaza to The Cove on Masonboro Island

    This paddle is easily done at low tide. We ran out of time to continue paddling around the island by Hewletts Creek. That's an easy extension of this route.

  • Lake Tillery @ Norwood Beach

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    near Norwood Beach, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    9.71nm
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    19

    A good lake! Fairly crowded with an assortment of boat types and no where to get out for a stretch break.

  • near Fairntosh, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    5.29nm
    Elevation +
    184f
    TrailRank
    16

    This is a relaxing paddle from the Eno River Boat Ramp off Red Mill Rd. to Falls Lake. There is a nice mix of open water and swampy areas, so the geography is interesting and diverse. You should also see many egrets and ...

  • CFR River road

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    near Spring Oaks Mobile Home Estates, North Carolina (United States)
    Distance
    2.32nm
    Elevation +
    0f
    TrailRank
    16
    Photo ofCFR River road Photo ofCFR River road Photo ofCFR River road

    GORGEOUS morning. Ran against tide and wind, swung to W side I’d Keg- too bouncy for solo. Turned back and paddled S. , then turned and paddled against tide and windowing back. Just needed an hour to feel so great. That’...

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