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Nags Head Woods Preserve


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 6 attractions in Kill Devil Hills
Traveler Description: Located in the Outer Banks, this preserve is one of only a few maritime forests left in its natural state.
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Attraction type: Forest, Nature reserve
Activities: Hiking
Address: 701 W. Ocean Acres Drive Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Tel: 252-441-2525

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4 of 5 stars
KingCobra7003   136 contributions
Marlton, NJ
Sep 3, 2009

Have those sneakers on and be ready to walk some trails! This place is hidden away from the beach and is very wooded and shaded. So if its hot, this is an escape from the blazing sun. There are plenty of bugs and insects so be ready, maybe a snake or two along the way (we didn't see any though).... more

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4 of 5 stars
worldtraveller4   8 contributions
Los Angeles, CA
Jul 31, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

A great get away and a chance to see some of the local ecosystems. Come for a hike in the maritime forest, marsh, or dunes. Self guided and lots of wildlife to see. Be sure to come between 9-2 to have someone in the office answer your questions. more

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5 of 5 stars
eyelove2eat   15 contributions
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
May 15, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

Thanks to The Nature Conservancy, this wonderful section of maritime forest has been preserved for all to enjoy! The trails throughout the preserve are an easy hike (they are mostly level, so more like a stroll) and are blanketed with pine needles. We visited yesterday, and then went back again today. Saw several turtles, an egret flew overhead (not sure... more

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4 of 5 stars
mcnabbmcnow   1 contribution
Warminster, PA
Oct 2, 2006
2
people found this review helpful

This is a wildlife paradise. Tons of interesting looking plants, birds, turtles, snakes, and other wildlife. You definitely must wear long pants and have insect repellent, as there are some mosquitos, but in terms of a secluded, primitive nature place, where you feel like you stepped back in time, this is absolutely great. Good for photographs, and hardly anyone there... more

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Nags Head Woods Preserve Address

701 W. Ocean Acres Drive, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
Tel: 252-441-2525