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Pamlico Peninsula Region 3 contains the following counties:
Beaufort (BE), Mainland Dare (DA), Mainland Hyde (HY), Tyrrell (TY), Washington (WA)
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
Located on the Lake Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge, canoeist will usually see a variety of birds and waterfowl along the trail. The trail follows the rim canal for a ways then traverses sections of the lake dotted with cypress trees, some of which contain osprey nests. Other mammals make the refuge home and can be seen along the trail. Lake Mattamuskeet is a large lake and winds out of the north and east can make this side of the lake extremely choppy, therefore paddlers should exercise caution while paddling in the area.
During the migratory season the lake is home to a variety of waterfowl and because the main purpose of the refuge is to offer safe shelter for migrating waterfowl, the refuge is closed to boats and canoes from November to March. When the refuge is closed to boats and canoes, the old pumping station and the hiking and automobile trails located at the refuge headquarters make this a worthwhile destination for the outdoor enthusiast. For additional information on Lake Mattamuskeet call them at (252) 926-4021.
Trail map for printing (Adobe .pdf file)
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| (1) Boat Ramp on Rose Bay Canal, off SR 1304 on the Southeast Side of the Lake |
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