Hyde County, North Carolina

3 hiking trails · 4parks & campgrounds · 3 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data.

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About Hiking in Hyde County, North Carolina

Hyde County is home to 3 mapped hiking trails and 4 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 3 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.

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Trails & Parks in Hyde County

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Cities

Cities in Hyde County

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Swanquarter
2 trails · 3 parks
Engelhard
1 trails
Ocracoke
0 trails · 1 parks
Federal Lands

Sample Parks in Hyde County

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FacilityCampgroundNC

Cape Point Campground

Ocracoke, North Carolina
Rec AreaNC

Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge

Swanquarter, North Carolina
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Swanquarter National Wildlife Refuge

Swanquarter, North Carolina
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Swanquarter Wilderness

Swanquarter, North Carolina
Trails

Sample Trails in Hyde County

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Sunlit footpath winding through a tall conifer forestPhoto: Jay MantriEasyNC

Mountains-to-Sea Trail: Segment 18

Engelhard, North Carolina
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Wooden boardwalk trail crossing a misty marshlandPhoto: Robert LukemanEasyNC

New Holland Trail

Swanquarter, North Carolina
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Sunlit footpath winding through a tall conifer forestPhoto: Jay MantriEasyNC

New Holland Trail

Swanquarter, North Carolina
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Guides & rankings

Hiking guides for North Carolina

Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Hyde County.

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Alpine lake reflecting jagged mountain peaks at sunrisePhoto: Joshua Earle
State Rankings

The 10 Longest Hiking Trails in North Carolina, Ranked

North Carolina's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.

By The OutsideAtlas Team7 min
Sunlit forest trail winding through tall conifersPhoto: Sergei Akulich
State Rankings

North Carolina's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain

Steep is hard. These are the ten North Carolina trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.

By The OutsideAtlas Team5 min
Alpine lake reflecting jagged mountain peaks at sunrisePhoto: Joshua Earle
State Rankings

The Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in North Carolina

Ten gentle, well-marked North Carolina trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.

By The OutsideAtlas Team8 min
Sunlit forest trail winding through tall conifersPhoto: Sergei Akulich
State Rankings

The 10 Most Challenging Hikes in North Carolina

North Carolina's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.

By The OutsideAtlas Team7 min
Alpine lake reflecting jagged mountain peaks at sunrisePhoto: Joshua Earle
Parks & Travel

The Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in North Carolina

Federal parks and recreation areas in North Carolina ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.

By The OutsideAtlas Team6 min
Alpine lake reflecting jagged mountain peaks at sunrisePhoto: Joshua Earle
State Rankings

Best Waterfall Hikes in North Carolina: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close

North Carolina's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.

By The OutsideAtlas Team8 min