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Join the New Bern Outdoor Adventure Club (NBOAC) for our Annual Neusiok Trail Hike on Saturday January 17th!! 

The NBOAC’s annual Neusiok Trail adventure has always been a great opportunity to shake off the stress and extra pounds of the holidays ,stretch those legs and get back in the good graces of mother nature!

New for 2026 – This year's Neusiok trip will be divided as two separate hikes for two different hiking experiences!

Part One:  6.2 mile Day Hike to the Neusiok Copperhead Shelter- Saturday January 17th

We'll meet at the NC-306 Neusiok TrailHead (Cherry Branch Minnesott Ferry Road) and step off at 9:30 am and hike to the Cottonmouth Shelter with a return back to the NC-306 Neusiok trailhead parking lot. NBOAC will provide a lead hiker and a sweeper for this trip.  This segment of the trail is a moderate hike with some incline/declines, with small sections of wet terrain, tree stumps/roots and boardwalks so good footwear is highly recommended. The total hiking distance is approximately 6.2 miles (3.1 miles each way) and will take about 2.5 to 3 hours to complete.  A few small breaks will be taken as needed with extended breaks at the shelter for rest/refreshment break.    Note: There are no indoor restroom facilities available at the NC-306 Neusiok trailhead or Copperhead shelter.

Part Two:  Afternoon Hike/Overnight Backpacking Trip - Saturday January 17th - Departure Sunday morning January 18th.

The second trip will start after the completion of the first hike. Those that are interested in the second part will meet at the NC-101 Neusiok trailhead.  Step off time should be between 12:30 and 1:00 PM (time dependent on return of the first trip morning hikers). NBOAC will provide a lead hiker and a sweeper for this trip. This is a short easy hike approximately 1 mile to the Dogwood shelter where the backpackers will camp overnight.  Backpackers will depart Sunday morning and hike back to the NC-101 Neusiok trailhead parking lot.  Note: There are no indoor restroom facilities available at the NC-101 Neusiok trailhead or Dogwood shelter.

Each hiker will be responsible for their own equipment and food, and will need to be self-sufficient. Remember, there is NO water at the shelters (the pumps have been removed). Plans will be made to have extra water available to backpackers at Dogwood Shelter. Note that sections of the Neusiok trail can be wet and swampy – good quality hiking boots or trail runners is highly recommended.

Hikers will be responsible for their own transportation to the NC-306 (Cherry Branch Minnesott Ferry Road) Neusiok Trail Head parking lot and NC 101 Neusiok Trail Head parking lot.

RSVP for overnighters is requested.  RSVP for day hikers is HIGHLY encouraged, but not required. 

For more information or questions please contact New Bern Outdoor Adventure club via email:   nboaclub@gmail.com or by text 252-646-2628

Neusiok TrailHead Locations - Use Google Maps

NC-101 Neusiok Trailhead - 2945 NC-101, Havelock NC 28532
Gravel parking lot - 5 miles east of Havelock NC

NC-306 (Cherry Branch Minnesott Ferry Road) Neusiok Trailhead, Havelock NC 28532
Turn left onto NC 306 (Ferry Road).  Drive approximately 2 miles north on NC 306; the gravel parking lot will be on your right. 

In case of cancellation due to inclement weather conditions, updates will be posted on the NBOAC internet website and NBOAC Facebook page.