This 10.9 mile hiking trail runs along the Outer Banks coast from the North Carolina border through Corolla, passing Carova and near Currituck Inlet. The path traverses beach terrain with access to marine sanctuary waters and wildlife habitat.
The NC Border to Corolla trail spans 17.61 kilometers along the northernmost stretch of North Carolina's Outer Banks, with a minimal elevation gain of 2.44 meters. This unique coastal route features pristine Atlantic beaches, wild Spanish Colonial horse encounters, and requires 4-wheel drive access, offering visitors a rare glimpse of one of the East Coast's last remaining wild beach areas.