Outdoor Adventures
The island’s gentle coastal terrain offers bicyclists an easy pedal, but with more than 15 miles of roadway to ride, more experienced cyclists can get their fill too. Bike rentals by the hour, day or week are available through two island outlets: Coastal Urge and Riverside Outdoor...
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On Federal Road near the Maritime Market, the M. Kent Mitchell Nature Trail trail provides nearly 360° views of the marsh. Markers on the trail identify the flora. While you’re on the trail, if you’re still enough, a few of the bolder fiddler crabs may come out of their holes to...
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Imagine gliding through the creek, as silent as the grass around you, coming within feet of egrets and herons, or hearing the call of an osprey circling overhead. The creeks on Bald Head Island are easily accessed by kayak and canoe and experienced naturalists and expert guides can show you the...
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Bald Head Island is an ideal place for beginner or more experienced standup paddle boarders. Try Lighthouse Creek, an easy loop that puts you in the shadow of Old Baldy and gives you a chance to get your feet under you. For a longer paddle, follow Bald Head Creek's twists and turns. When you have...
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The Bald Head Island Conservancy conducts a wide range of outstanding programs for kids and families who want to explore Bald Head Island’s unique ecosystem.
The Shoals Club’s Recreation Department offers a variety of family-friendly activities throughout the season including family...
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Stoked Provisions’ professional staff makes arranging an outdoor excursion easy. Guided adventures include kayak fishing, surf fishing, creek fishing, and offshore fishing charters. Certified divers can join a scuba charter, while sightseekers will find sunset cruises a relaxing way to spend...
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Fishing on the island can take you from tuna fishing offshore to reeling in red drum in the creeks to bringing home a flounder hooked in the surf. From the shore, flounder, red drum, blue fish, mullet, pompano and more wait to be caught. On the creeks you’ll find speckled trout, grey trout,...
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Bring your surfboard or rent a long or short board from Riverside Outdoor Recreation or Coastal Urge and catch some waves on East Beach, the best spot on the island for surfing. Boogie boards are also available. Always wanted to try surfing but don’t know where to start? Both Riverside and...
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Did you know that scores of loggerhead sea turtles return to Bald Head Island each summer to lay their eggs? The Bald Head Island Conservancy is dedicated to protecting these amazing creatures and their Turtle Walk program gives you the chance to experience them close up.
Turtle Walks...
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