Goose Creek State Park - Member Hike

Hike Name:	Goose Creek State Park
Country:	United States
State:	North Carolina
Nearby Town:	Washington
Rating:
Directions:	Take US 264 East out of Washington, NC about 10.4 miles, turn right on Camp Leach Rd. Entrance to Goose Creek is about 3 miles on right.
Total Hike Distance:	7.25 miles
Hike Difficulty:	Easy
Permit Required:	No
Hike Type:	In & Out, Backtrack Hike
Hike Starts/Ends:	Environmental Education Center
Trails Used:	Palmetto Boardwalk 1 mi, Ivey Gut 2 mi, Goose Creek Trail to Flatty Creek , back to Goose Creek 2.9 mi, to Live Oak .4, to Mallard Creek 1.25 mi.
Backcountry Campsites:	Yes
Backcountry Water Sources:	None
Management:	State Park Service
Contact Information:	Goose Creek State Park 2190 Camp Leach Rd Washington, NC 27889 252-923-2191 www.ncparks.net/gocr.html email goose.creek@ncmail.net
Best Season:	Spring
Users:	Hikers, Dogs
Road Conditions:	Secondary Paved Roads
Hike Summary:	This is mostly flat hiking on well maintained trails. There are campsites with water and outhouses. The hike includes views of cypress swamps (requires tick and mosquito repellant) nice views of Goose Creek and the Pamlico River. I have encountered many snakes of various types as well as deer. Great day hike or stay overnight. Area fishing is good.

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