The Alligator River offers paddlers 27.7 kilometers of exceptional coastal waterway paddling through the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge in Fairfield, North Carolina. This scenic paddle route features calm brackish waters ideal for kayaking and canoeing, with opportunities to observe black bears, alligators, red wolves, and diverse waterfowl in their natural habitat. Paddlers can explore winding channels through pristine wetlands with stunning views of coastal marshlands and cypress forests.