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Fort Fisher State Recreation Area (33.964708, -77.922369)
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Quick Facts
County: New Hanover
Acres: 1,587
Trails: 1.1 miles
Difficulty: Easy
Hours:
8 AM - 8 PM March - April, Sept, & Oct
8 AM - 9 PM June - Aug
8 AM - 6 PM Nov - Feb
Closed December 25th
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| Trail |
Miles |
Difficulty |
| Basin Trail |
1.1 |
Easy |
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Overview
This beach is the former site of Fort Fisher, a Civil War fort. Most of the fort has eroded away, but some remains can be seen. An intact WWII bunker remains near the site. The park's single hiking trail, the Basin Trail, travels along the beach, through maritime scrub forest, and over a lengthy boardwalk over marshes. The trail ends at the Basin Overlook.
The hike can be completed in just a leisurely hour or two, but there is enough to see to take considerably longer. Near the park are a few other attractions, including the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher (in sight of the park), the Fort Fisher Memorial, and Fort Fisher Historic Museum.
Animal Life
The maritime forest and marshes host a variety of wildlife. White Ibis, seagulls, brown pelicans, butterflies, and fiddler crabs are abundant.
Plant Life
Maritime forest, grasses, flowers.
Landmarks
Remains of Fort Fisher, WWII bunker, Basin Overlook, musuem, visitors center, aquarium
Location
Fort Fisher is located in New Hanover County. From Raleigh/Durham, take I-40E for 142 miles. I-40E becomes NC Hwy 132, which then becomes US Hwy 421.
Take US Hwy 421 for about 12.5 miles. Turn left onto Loggerhead Rd and the parking lot will be on your right.
Hours
Park Hours:
8 AM - 8 PM March - April, Sept, & Oct
8 AM - 9 PM June - Aug
8 AM - 6 PM Nov - Feb
Closed December 25th
Visitor Center Hours:
8 AM - 5 PM
Open most state holidays
External Links 
Official Site
Fort Fisher - National Historic Landmark
NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher
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