Surface: Natural
Traffic: Hiking Only
The Osprey Trail presents an easy-to-moderate 2.7-mile hike along the south banks of Lake Townsend. Ospreys have been nesting along this trail for years and, if you watch carefully, you may spot one overhead, hovering above the lake, looking for fish. Sponsored by the local chapter of the Sierra Club, the Osprey Trail is part of the North Carolina Mountains-to-Sea Trail.
 
How do I get there?
Osprey Trail is located on the eastern side of North Church Street, south of the Peninsula Trail. You can walk along the east side of Church Street to make a connection from the Peninsula Trail to the Osprey Trail (or vice versa). Roadside parking is available at the trailhead, but please use caution.