Carolina Beach State Park- 8/3/2011

Following the path on the one side of the Sugarloaf Trail on the Carolina Beach State Park map says there is a point of interest. However, it was blocked by a few barriers/fences. They may or may not be there when you go. On the track above, you can see where we hit that point of interest where the blue trail meets the water. It was very nice. 

Location: Carolina Beach State Park

Date: 8/3/2011

How far we went: 3.95mi

How long it took us: 1:46:59

Elevation reached: Sea Level to 168ft

Weather: Sunny, Hot, Humid as HELL

Okay, I personally would not suggest camping in Central, Eastern, or Coastal Carolina During July or August unless you are really used to the humidity. Laying naked in my tent with nice ventilation did nothing as I still sweat through layers of a blanket I was sleeping on as well as the sleeping bag. We hiked the very brief trails they have. Very flat, but if you manage to jump the fence (as we did) and make it to the water the sight is beautiful at the end of the day. This was the official end-of-summer trip. 

Anyways, if you're staying down at the beach and don't wanna pay for a hotel (which we always advise against, that is staying in a hotel, you city dwelling scum), a campsite is $20 a night. There is no access to the public beach on the other side of island. But there is a greenway to ride a bike there, or it is a very short drive. Oh yeah, and clean up after yourselves, I am tried of seeing trash and other remnants of humanity on trails. 

Setting up the bike at the campsite... It was reaching 100 degrees at this point. 

Obligatory bike photo

You know when you're getting close to the water.

This is public space, so just go ahead, ignore the signs and jump the fences (2nd fence at the top pictured above) so you can get the best view in the park. 

Amazing what you can find if you just look. 

The breeze felt like cool air conditioning after breaking free of the tree line. 

Nest we saw on the trail back towards camp.