Fort Macon State Park

A laughing gull walks along the sand
Brown Pelican flies over the Atlantic Ocean

2303 E Fort Macon Rd,
Atlantic Beach, NC 28512
United States

TRACK Trail Details
Mileage: 3.20 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Terrain: Dirt/Natural
Location Features
  • Food Service
  • Restrooms
  • Fishing
  • Swimming
  • Leashed Pets Allowed
  • Visitor Information
  • Bike Trail
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Fort Macon Expedition

Elliott Coues spent countless hours documenting the plants and animals around Fort Macon. On this adventure, challenge yourself to find some of these species.

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A Quest for Dragons

Dragonflies can be seen across the world soaring and swooping over ponds, rivers, and marshes. On this adventure, discover the diverse world of dragonflies.

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Animal Athletes

Have you ever wanted to copy an animal's movement? On this adventure, follow along with the animal exercises on the pages and enjoy getting some energy out.

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Hikin' to Find Lichen

Do you know what a lichen is?! On this adventure, learn how lichen are created by algae and fungi coming together and how to identify the three types of lichen.

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Other / Park Program

From ranger-led hikes to fishing events, many TRACK Trail sites offer public programs. Submit your own adventure from a park program or Junior Ranger activity here!

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Nature's Hide & Seek e-Adventure
Nature's Hide & Seek

Let's see what we can discover today! On this adventure, explore your surroundings and use this checklist to find common things often overlooked in nature.

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Animal Athletes e-Adventure
Animal Athletes

Have you ever wanted to copy an animal's movement? On this adventure, follow along with the animal exercises on the pages and enjoy getting some energy out.

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Nature's Relationships e-Adventure
Nature's Relationships

Everything in nature is connected in some way, including you! On this adventure, uncover how dependent relationships are on one another within an ecosystem.

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Hikin' to Find Lichen e-Adventure
Hikin' to Find Lichen

Do you kow what lichen is?! On this adventure, learn how lichen are created by algae and fungi coming together and how to identify the three types of lichen.

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