The Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail is protected by the North Carolina Coastal Federation. This half-mile, low-impact nature trail in Atlantic Beach is open to both locals and visitors alike during the day and can be found off of Highway 58 near the Atlantic Station Shopping Center. Complimentary trail guides are available at the entrance to the Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail. This trail is considered to be a prime example of the “wild side” of Atlantic Beach, which is easily accessible and mostly “hidden in plain sight,” and leads people to a world of beautiful waterfront and natural green landscapes.

Milepost 3.5, Hwy 58, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512, Phone: 252-393-8185