Jockey's Ridge - Nags Head, North Carolina
N 35° 58.011 W 075° 37.939
18S E 442986 N 3980456
Jockey's Ridge is the tallest natural sand dune system in the Eastern United States. Located in Nags Head, it is one of the most significant landmarks on the Outer Banks, North Carolina.
Waymark Code: WM6C4Y
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 05/12/2009
Views: 17
Located in Nags Head is the largest sand dune on the East Coast, Jockey's Ridge.
The sand dune has migrated over the years from wind and erosion, and has buried a miniature golf course along the way. A castle is still visible and is a major landmark. There is also a buried hotel.
The area surrounding Jockey's Ridge is good for biking, or hiking. Jockey's Ridge has been popular with Hang-gliders since the advent of the sport, as well as kite flyers and sand gliders.
The Ridge includes an informative museum with exhibits on sand, weather, and area animals. The creatures outside are numerous and includes bird species, foxes, mice, squirels, occasional deer and friendly wild rabbits. One of the most exciting features of the Ridge is its capriciousness.
Annual visitors find that lagoons can spring up, the sand can shift making for a fresh experience every time. From the top of the Ridge, the ocean as well as the sound can be seen. Jockey's Ridge has a sound beach on the Roanoke Sound side that visitors can swim in.
The Nags Head Woods Ecological Preserve is 1,092 acres (4.42 km2) and lies North of Jockey's Ridge and east of Roanoke Sound. It was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1974[4].
Predominate Feature: Sand Dune System
Parking/Access Location: N 35° 58.011 W 075° 37.939
Ownership: State
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Admission Charged: no
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