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Cape Fear Region 6 contains the following counties: Bladen (BL), Columbus (CO), Cumberland (CU), Robeson (RO), Sampson (SA) 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 SC-BR/NH/CO/PE/BL/CU-36     Cape Fear River Trail, 147 Miles Skill Level: Novice/Intermediate/Expert, Depending on Section Difficulty: Moderate/Difficult, Depending on Section Time Required: Varies, Refer to Trail Brochure and Other Maps The Cape Fear River Trail begins at the J. Bayard Clark Park in Fayetteville and stretches through the coastal plain of North Carolina to the coastal area of Southport, the terminus of the trail. It begins as a broad, green corridor lined with tall forests and ends in the coastal estuaries. There are three locks and dams managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers along the river that must be portaged. These locks and dams require caution by those using the river, as several people have drowned at them over the years. The lower portions of the river, from Wilmington to Southport are strongly influenced by tides. This section of the river is also used by large, ocean going ships, which call on the state port in Wilmington. The river is very wide along this section, providing ample room to avoid these large ships and other commercial and recreational boats that use the river, however caution should be exercised while paddling. There are access sites along the river at 8 to 10 mile intervals for the most part. There are stretches where this is not the case and the distance between the access site may be as much as 35 miles. As you plan your trip, you will have to take this into consideration. To help you plan your trip, check the Cape Fear River Trail brochure and topographical maps. The brochure was produced by the Cape Fear River Reserve Committee and the staff of the Cape Fear Council of Governments, located in Wilmington. For copies of the map contact the Cape Fear Council of Governments at (910) 395-4553 or write them at 1480 Harbour Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401. Trail map for printing (Adobe .pdf file) Access Name/Description: Latitude: Longitude: Refer to the access points listed under the southernmost portion description. Back to Cape Fear Region Map

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