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Pine Cliff Neusiok Trail Croatan National Forest

4.6 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Running trail in Havelock, North Carolina · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
2.2 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Pine Cliff Neusiok Trail Croatan National Forest's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

Pine Cliff Neusiok Trail Croatan National Forest — running trail in Havelock, NC, photo 1
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Natural surface2.2 miTrailhead parking

What runners say about Pine Cliff Neusiok Trail Croatan National Forest

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (12 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Outstanding trail. I've through hiked it nobo and sobo.My gratitude and thanks to the volunteers that built, rebuilt, and maintain this trail.

★★★★★ — Dan , Jun 2022

Part of the Mountains-to-Sea trail, the 22 mile stretch (intersected by Highway 101), known as the Neusiok trail, is a great section for pine -forested, flat, coastal hiking.

★★★★★ — Collin , Dec 2019

Nice free parking area with lots of maps for the Neusiok trail. Very well maintained trail on the section we hiked.

★★★★★ — Thomas , Mar 2022

Only went for a short jaunt with the pups on the trail. Reasonably easy to find off the main road. Good parking. Trail markers. No doubt the entire trail system would be a lovely event. Although tight trails will be found with a multitude of ticks as expected. Thats all part of it though right! Enjoy!

★★★★★ — Aliana , Jul 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 12 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 2 mentions

“Nice free parking area with lots of maps for the Neusiok trail.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

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Plan your run at Pine Cliff Neusiok Trail Croatan National Forest

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • Distance2.2 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Websitefs.usda.gov
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Where to find Pine Cliff Neusiok Trail Croatan National Forest

Pine Cliff Rd, Havelock, NC 28532

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Running trails near Havelock

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Neusiok Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 42 reviews

Havelock, NC

2.2 miNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Dog-friendly hiking area offering varied forest landscapes, kid-friendly trails, and boardwalks.

2.3 miles away

City Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 231 reviews

Havelock, NC

Picnic venue featuring a playground and a stage, along with trees for shade.

5.1 miles away

Slocum Creek Recreation Area

4.2 ★★★★☆ 55 reviews

Havelock, NC

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Public area along a creek offering kayaking and a boat ramp, plus fishing.

6.0 miles away

Croatan National Forest

4.5 ★★★★★ 2,438 reviews

Havelock, NC

2.2 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Coastal pine forest featuring saltwater estuaries & bogs, campsites, trails & hunting areas.

13.5 miles away

Theodore Roosevelt State Natural Area Dedicated Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 661 reviews

Pine Knoll Shores, NC

Scenic

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New Bern Civil War Battlefield Park

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Civil War park with a visitor center, guided tours & battlefield trails with interpretive panels.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.