Nags Head / Jockey's Ridge MST Birthday Hike 

LOCATION: Hike Jockey's Ridge State Park at set, Nags Head

TIME: Gather at 6:30 pm on Friday, September 6th (Rain date Saturday, September 7th)

HIKE DESCRIPTION: Hike the tallest living sand dune on the Atlantic coast at sunset. Jockey’s Ridge is the eastern terminus of the MST, and is a stunning location to watch the sunset, with a view arcing from the ocean to Roanoke Sound. The sun sets around 7:30, and we will gather to begin the climb to the highest dune at 6:30. Arrive early to explore the visitor center with museum and 360-foot boardwalk that explains the dune’s ecology. Park Superintendent Joy Greenwood will be joining the hike.

LENGTH OF HIKE: 2 Miles

DIFFICULTY: Moderate

MEETING LOCATION: Meet at the parking lot side of the Visitor Center at Jockey's Ridge State Park, 300 W. Carolista Drive, Nags Head, NC 27959.

HIKE LEADER: Allen Poole and Scott Davis

DONATIONS WELCOME. WHILE THE HIKE IS FREE, WE WELCOME YOU TO BUY A SHIRT AND CONTRIBUTE TO HELP FRIENDS OF THE MST CONTINUE TO BUILD, PROTECT AND PROMOTE THE TRAIL FOR YOU AND OTHERS TO ENJOY FOR YEARS TO COME.  THANK YOU. 

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