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Best hikes in Carolina Beach State Park.

The 20 most loved trails in this park on Ranger, ranked by review activity, then length. Edited for first time visitors and returners both.

Park Carolina Beach State Park
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months March, October, November

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Fitness Trail
    1.1 mi
  2. 02
    Sand Live Oak Trail
    0.9 mi
  3. 03
    Snow's Cut Trail
    0.8 mi
  4. 04
    Campground Trail
    0.7 mi
  5. 05
    Sugarloaf Trail
    0.5 mi
  6. 06
    Sugarloaf Trail
    0.4 mi
  7. 07
    Sugarloaf Trail
    0.4 mi
  8. 08
    Campground Trail
    0.3 mi
  9. 09
    Oak Toe Trail
    0.3 mi
  10. 10
    Sand Live Oak Trail
    0.3 mi
  11. 11
    Sugarloaf Trail
    0.3 mi
  12. 12
    Swamp Trail
    0.2 mi
  13. 13
    Sand Live Oak Trail
    0.2 mi
  14. 14
    Sugarloaf Trail
    0.2 mi
  15. 15
    Sugarloaf Trail
    0.2 mi
  16. 16
    Sand Live Oak Trail
    0.1 mi
  17. 17
    Swamp Trail
    0.1 mi
  18. 18
    Sand Live Oak Trail
    0.1 mi
  19. 19
    Flytrap Trail
    0.1 mi
  20. 20
    Sugarloaf Trail
    0.1 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Carolina Beach State Park: March, October, November. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.