1.2 mi
Distance
66 ft
Elev. Gain
26m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Tracks in the Sand Trail is an out-and-back trail in Jockey's Ridge State Park, managed by the North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation, in Dare County, North Carolina. It is 1.2 miles long and gains 66 feet. It is in or next to Nags Head, North Carolina.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 7 ft |
| High point | 0.1 mi | 9 ft |
| End | 1.2 mi | 7 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation
Source of truth
- Jockey's Ridge State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Nags Head, NC · in or next to town
- County:
- Dare County, NC
- Jurisdiction:
- Jockey's Ridge State Park · North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(252) 573-6108
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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.
Nearby Trails
More trails near Tracks in the Sand Trail
Jockey's Ridge Soundside Nature Trail
South Virginia Dare Trail
Nags Head Town Trail
Discovery Trail to Roanoke Trail Red Loop
Sweetgum Swamp to Blueberry Ridge Trail
Nag Headwoods ADA Trail
In this park
Other trails in Jockey's Ridge State Park
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