HCKC SK  2023 Spring Trip North Carolina

Dates: April 15 to 22

Trip Sponsors: Jim Heichelbech, Linda Decker & Dave Ellis

Location: Camping at Cedar Point Campground in the Croatan Coastal National Forest (Recreation.gov) Discounts with Senior Pass

Itinerary:

Saturday April 15                      Arrive and set up camp

Sunday April 16- Friday 21      Paddling destinations  based on conditions

Saturday April  22                    Depart

Trip Level: Level 3

Equipment Requirements:

15’ or greater Kayak with bulkheads, Sprayskirt. PFD

We are looking forward to returning to this coastal area. This is a excellent campground and a fun area to explore. The campground is at the junction of the White River and Bogue Sound, near the North Carolina Crystal Coast.

Nearby Beaufort Inlet has many paddling destinations and is rich in history. We plan to paddle to a few of our favorite destinations like  Bear Island that has an amazing beach and Carrot Island to catch a glimpse of the wild horses. We hope to adventure to Cape Lookout Lighthouse and other islands in the area. There is great nearby hiking and bike riding on Emerald Isle.  

Campsites may become difficult to reserve. It is recommended that you reserve a site asap if you are considering participating.

Please register here on the HCKC Site

Linda Decker lsdecker2018@gmail.com

Dave Ellis has added this

The Specific trips we missed last year that I want to do in 2023 include:

Cape Lookout Lighthouse

The front side of Bear Island from the Hummock Beach State park and from Shell Rock Landing 

Fort Macon from Beaufort or Morehead City

Anywhere else that looks interesting