8.9 mi
Distance
653 ft
Elev. Gain
Out & Back
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Open Ponds Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
The managing agency is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 9 ft |
| High point | 2.1 mi | 14 ft |
| End | 8.9 mi | 9 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Buxton, NC · in or next to town
- County:
- Dare County, NC
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Island Hide-A-Way Campground
1.2 mi awayBuxton, NC
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
Frisco Campground - Cape Hatteras
4.4 mi awayCape Hatteras National Seashore
Frisco, NC
Check official pricing128 sitesReservable TentRV Very popular Some Coverage
Avon by the Sea
7.1 mi awayAvon, NC
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
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