About
Length0.8 mi
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gainFlat
Typical time30 min
TrailheadNightingale Trail - Trailhead North
DogsNot allowed
AccessibilityThe trail has a well packed, sandy foot bed. During prologed dry periods, several sections of soft sand can develop. There is little to no elevation gain/loss. The trail is wide enough for a beach wheelchair. Bikes are not allowed on any of Cumberland's trails.

The Nightingale Trail is a U-shaped trail that traverses the middle of the maritime forest. The trail is 0.8 miles longwith trail heads along the Main Road and Coleman Avenue (near the Dungeness support area). The trail is entirely in the maritime forest and does not access the beach. For day trippers and south end explorers, the trial is a great way to experiencethegrandeur and solitude of the forest without heading into the wilderness area. The trail is lined with dense saw palmettosandthe canopy consists of large mature live oak trees,dripping withmuscadine vinesandspanishmoss. One may encounter a variety ofwildlifealong the trailincludingpileated woodpeckers,whitetail deer,and armadillos. If starting from the main road, the trail goes east for 0.3 miles, south for 0.1 miles and southwest for the remaining 0.4 miles. If starting from Coleman Avenue, the trail goes northeast for 0.1 miles, north for 0.1 miles and west for the remaining 0.4 miles.

Tips
All visitors 16 or older must pay the park entry fee or have an America the Beautiful pass with them. Fees can be paid on the island at self-pay stations located at each dock or in person at the Mainland Visitor Center. You may also pay your entrance fee in advance online at www.pay.gov. Pets are not allowed on the ferry, but are allowed on private boats. They must be leashed at all times.Please pick up after your pet and pack out the waste.
Location

Nightingale Trail - Trailhead North

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