Located just minutes from downtown New Bern inside the 160,000-acre Croatan National Forest, Flanners Beach Recreation Area offers high river bluffs, shaded oak canopies, and serene hiking trails.
Trail Highlights & Wildlife
Hike the 3-mile shaded loop along the Neuse River bluffs, relax at picnic pavilions, or walk along sandy coastal riverbanks surrounded by native pine savannas.
For more outdoor hiking routes and paddleways, check out our New Bern Outdoor & Kayaking Guide.
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