The best running trails in Dare County
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Last updated: October 25, 2025
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1. Sam and Omie’s breakfast loop from Nags Head
6.83km
00:49
0m
0m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
9
runners
2. Nags Head Woods Preserve loop from Kill Devil Hills
6.15km
00:44
20m
20m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9
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3. Sam and Omie’s breakfast loop from Wanchese
9.45km
00:58
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Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
8
runners
4. Poyners Hill loop from Duck
13.2km
01:21
20m
20m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
6
runners
5. Running loop from Nags Head
7.66km
00:47
10m
10m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7
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Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
6
runners
7. Nags Head Woods Preserve loop from Nags Head
11.1km
01:18
30m
30m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
7
runners
8. Sunset View in Rodanthe loop from Hatteras Island Estates
9.20km
00:58
10m
10m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4
runners
9. Running loop from Buxton Oaks RV Park
3.79km
00:23
0m
0m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5
runners
10. Peters Ditch loop from Avon
11.5km
01:11
0m
0m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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