Things to Do in Kitty Hawk, NC: Running, Walking & Hiking

Stretch your legs, fill your lungs with fresh air and get your blood flowing with active things to do in Kitty Hawk, NC. The beach here seems like a go-to spot for a stroll, but don’t pass up the multiuse and pedestrian paths winding through Kitty Hawk’s maritime woods. Pedestrians, runners, cyclists and skaters use these paths, which lead them along stretches shaded by oak and wax myrtle tree, past views of the sound and to parks for skating or taking the dog.

Kitty Hawk Dog Park

Running, Walking & Hiking in Kitty Hawk, NC

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The Town of Kitty Hawk's dog park features two fenced dog areas, one for larger dogs and one for smaller dogs. There's also a water fountain for the dogs. A walking trail, playground and restrooms are also on site.read more

Kitty Hawk Woods Reserve

Running, Walking & Hiking in Kitty Hawk, NC

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Kitty Hawk Woods is a unique environment: a maritime forest, shrub swamp and marsh. Totaling 1,824 acres, the Town of Kitty Hawk owns 461 acres with a conservation easement from the state. A diverse array of wildlife is at home in Kitty Hawk Woods. In some areas gray foxes, raccoons and white-tailed deer can be found. In marsh areas, a number of amphibians and reptiles...read more