Off the Beaten Path - Atlantic Beach NC

This sandy path leads to the beach at Fort Macon State Park, Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. Not the most frequently used trail, a worn, weathered and broken wooden sand fence helps to keep the dune and vegitation from over taking the path.

This popular partk is located on one of several barrier islands that protect the coast of North Carolina. The beach borderes Beaufort Inlet and the Atlantic Ocean. One of several attractions found along the Crystal Coast, hiking, swimming and surf fishing are popular activities in the park.