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North Carolina

Looking for the best photography in North Carolina? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around North Carolina. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top Photography Spots in and near North Carolina

  • Greenville, North Carolina

    South Tar River Greenway

    7.59 mi / 125 ft gain
    Roughly an hour east of Raleigh, N.C., sits the college town of Greenville. Downtown Greenville is on the Tar River, which flows into the Pamlico Sound. To my knowledge, one of the oldest European records of the Pamlico Sound was in 1524, when Italian Explorer Giovanni de Verrazzano mistook the s...
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  • Raleigh, North Carolina

    Durant Nature Preserve Border Loop

    5.0
    2.56 mi / 384 ft gain
    Durant Nature Preserve Border Loop is a very nice short hike with little altitude change. Two lakes to explore: Camp Durant Lake 1 & Camp Durant Lake 2. With the foliage surrounding the lake, this a a great spot to take in the fall colors. 
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  • Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

    Hoop Pole Creek Nature Preserve Trail

    0.99 mi / 36 ft gain
    Hoop Pole Creek Nature Preserve Trail is a short and easy out-and-back hike leading to Money Island Bay near Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. Along the trail, you'll see many different bird species and fauna. The total hiking time is about 15-20 minutes roundtrip.
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