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Albemarle Region 1 contains the following counties: Camden (CA), Chowan (CH), Mainland Currituck (CU), Gates (GA), Pasquotank (PA), Perquimans (PE). Coastal Region Paddle Trails Map with county names. The trail names can be broken down as follows: "region letter"-"County/ies the trail is in"-"trail number". More detail on the Trail Naming Convention is available on the map list page. Trail Descriptions A-CH/GA-1     Catherine/Warrwick Creek Trail, 5 Miles Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate Difficulty: Moderate, due to length and open water at the mouth of the creek Time Required: 3-5 Hours This trail begins in the narrows of the creek and takes the canoeist downstream through scenic hardwood swamps to the edge of the Chowan River. As the stream approaches the river it becomes wider and is dotted with islands of buttressed stemmed cypress tress hanging full of Spanish moss. These beautiful sentinels appear to guard the mouth of the creek and one can only wonder what early explorers thought as they investigated this tributary of the Chowan River. Troutman Creek is a tributary of Catherine/Warrwick Creek and offers an additional 4 miles of trail. Warwick Creek forms the county line between Gates and Chowan Counties. It meanders through beautiful hardwood forests on its way to the Chowan River. On calm days, Holiday Island offers additional paddling opportunities. Trail map for printing (Adobe .pdf file) Access Name/Description: Latitude: Longitude: (1) SR 1232 Bridge A-CH-2     Dillard Creek Trail, 4 Miles Skill Level: Beginner Difficulty: Easy Time Required: 2-3 Hours Beginning at the old milldam this short scenic trail can be completed in a morning or afternoon. This trail has many mature trees bordering its banks which give the effect of canoeing through twin columns of tall ancient sentries. The mouth of the creek becomes quite wide as it dumps its murky tannic acid waters into the Chowan River. Typical to the area the mouth of the creek is dotted with solitary cypress trees. Located at the milldam is the old mill, which has been converted to electricity. If you are lucky enough to catch the miller in, you can purchase cornmeal ground by the old stones of the mill. Remnants of the millpond are still visible and the canoeist can explore the stream that once fed the millpond and provided power to the mill. Trail map for printing (Adobe .pdf file) Access Name/Description: Latitude: Longitude: (1) SR 1226 Bridge (2) Arrowhead Beach Safe Refuge Boat Dock Back to Albemarle Region Map

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