Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve

Map of TRACK Trail through Weymouth Woods

The Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve TRACK Trail follows the 1.0 mile loop of the Pine Barrens Trail. With the trailhead conveniently located near the visitor center, this path will take you through a stand of open longleaf pine forest where you can enjoy many of the native plants that are found in the Sandhills region of North Carolina.

Designated in 1963 as the first State Natural Area in the North Carolina State Park system, Weymouth Woods has a top priority to protect and preserve the unique longleaf ecosystem that is found here. The other top priority is to educate visitors about this amazing ecosystem so they can enjoy and appreciate what a special place they’re in as they wander the sandy trails.

Whether you’re looking to find an endangered species such as the Red-cockaded Woodpecker, hoping to see a piece of land that has been recently burned by prescribed fire, or trying to fulfill your wish to stand next to the world’s oldest living longleaf pine tree, Weymouth Woods has it all!

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Location Details

Recreational Features: Birding

Amenities: Restrooms, Visitor Center, Gift Shop

ADA Compliant: No

Seasonality: Open all year

Kids in Parks trailhead sign at the edge of forest

Adventures for Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve

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Birds of the Sandhills

Difficulty:

Easy

Trail length:

1.00

The Birds of the Sandhills brochure is an illustrated field guide containing some of the more common birds found along the trail. Each illustration contains the bird's common name, Latin name and phonetic spelling of their call. Having trouble locating birds? Use the back panel illustration to identify their preferred location within the forest.

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Animal Athletes

Difficulty:

Easy

Trail length:

1.00

The Animal Athletes adventure challenges kids to exercise with the animals. This brochure gives kids eight different animal exercises they can do along the trail. From hummingbird hand-swings to frog hops, kids are sure to have fun getting in shape with the animals during their outdoor adventures.

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Nature's Hide & Seek

Difficulty:

Easy

Trail length:

1.00

The Nature's Hide & Seek brochure is designed so that kids of all ages can walk along the trail and discover common things that are often overlooked in nature. Some of them are hard to find, others are easy. Best of all, the adventure never ends because every time you walk the trail you will discover new things hiding in nature.

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Bug Out

Difficulty:

Easy

Trail length:

1.00

The "Bug Out" brochure is an investigation into the creepy crawlies of the forest. This adventure will help you learn how to identify the difference between insects, spiders and other arthropods.

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Flower Power

Difficulty:

Easy

Trail length:

1.00

Many flowers depend on relationships with pollinators to reproduce. Use the clues in this brochure to see how a flower’s size, shape, color and smell have the power to attract unique pollinators.

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