The Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Reserve offers a haven of natural beauty and quiet landscapes.

  • The large stretch of primarily Albemarle Soundside terrain of the reserve is home to one of the Outer Banks region's largest samples of undeveloped, natural maritime forest.
  • Visitors can also find many recreational opportunities within the Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Reserve, such as hiking the trails through dense woods, boating and paddling on the Albemarle Sound and exploring the rugged shoreline, and more.
  • There are several tour companies in the area that lead kayaking eco tours through the reserve’s brackish canals as well. Map

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