Buxton / Cape Hatteras Light

BUXTON / CAPE HATTERAS, NC

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11 Km LIGHTHOUSE WALK YR602 Jan 3 - Dec 29   

START POINT: Dillon's Corner (Gift shop, souvenirs, etc.) Hwy12

Buxton, NC 27920

GPS:N35°15.91',W75°31.51'

252-995-5083. Tourist Info 1-800-446-6262

http://www.dillonscorner.com/

HOURS:   Daily, Winter 7 to 7; Summer Dawn to Dusk

CLOSED:  New Year's & Christmas Eve and Day.  May be closed during bad weather.  If in doubt, call the store to see if they are open.

WALK DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS ONLY. The National Park Visitor Center is open 9 am to 5 pm daily.

POC:   Loren Little 336-788-8582 or Iorenlittle@bellsouth.net

TRAIL: Rated 2; primary route will be difficult for strollers, and is not suited for wheelchairs, but may be done by both with bypass of nature trail and beach. Carry water, and insect repellant is strongly recommended. This is a level trail on grass along the roadway, on a dirt trail and 2 km along the beach. Visit the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse and experience the micro-climates of the beach and maritime forest settings of the NC barrier islands.

HOW TO GET THERE: US158 from Nags Head, south to Hwy 12, south to Start Point at Buxton. From Raleigh or 1-95, take US64 east all the way to Hwy 12. Take Hwy 12 south for about 47 miles to Buxton. Store is on right, across from the Comfort Inn.