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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-CA/PA-4     Upper Pasquotank River Trail, 21.5 Miles Skill Level: Beginner/Novice Difficulty: Easy/Moderate Time Required: 10 - 15 Hours This trail affords one of the few opportunities to combine overnight camping with a canoe trip in the coastal plains. At the junction of the River and the Great Dismal Swamp Canal, a high spoil bank overlooking the water offers the canoeist a dry place to spend the night. This is a natural setting and precautions should be made for some of the natives, which include cottonmouth water moccasins. This trail offers a variety of paddling options, including 5, 9, 13 or 20 mile outings. A cut-through between the river and the Dismal Swamp Canal offers a short 5 mile outing, or you can paddle down the river until you reach the Dismal Swamp Canal at approximately 6.6 miles, then turn north and paddle 3 miles to the Bingham Road Access for an approximate 10 mile outing. Following the river down to the Shipyard Landing Access will provide an approximate 13 mile outing, or you may paddle the river all the way to Elizabeth City for a 21.5 mile outing. Trail map for printing (Adobe .pdf file) Access Name/Description: Latitude: Longitude: (1) SR 1251 Bridge (2) Curve on SR 1211, (Bingham Road) (3) End of SR 1209, (Shipyard Road) (4) NC 343 NC Wildlife Resources Commission Boat Ramp (5) Waterfront Park, Downtown Elizabeth City A-CA-1     Sawyers Creek Trail, 3 Miles Skill Level: Beginner Difficulty: Easy Time Required: 2-3 Hours A tributary of the Pasquotank River, this stream offers a half day excursion. This stream will provide the opportunity to view a variety of flora and fauna native to this area. Trail map for printing (Adobe .pdf file) Access Name/Description: Latitude: Longitude: (1) N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission Boat Ramp on NC 343, Northwest of Camden (2) SR 1200 Bridge, (Sawyers Creek Road) Back to Albemarle Region Map

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