Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Managed by National Park Service
129 acres3.3 mi of trail
Mountains-to-Sea Trail
Dogs usually limited
Directionsto the parking lot
U-701 (submarine) shipwreck and remains · Photo: USN · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in Avon
Few parks or trails are on the map in Avon
The biggest trail networks: Cape Hatteras National Seashore (3.3 mi). 13% of Avon’s land is conserved, about 196 acres. 180 acres are parks and preserves, 530 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
13%
196 acres · of 2.3 sq mi of land
Trails
5.6 mi
2.5 per sq mi of land
Park land
180 ac
530 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
85%
of residents within ½ mile
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Cape Hatteras National Seashore, with 3.3 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
196 conserved acres
13% of Avon’s land. Who manages Avon’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
National Park Service195 ac
State conservation1 ac
National Lakeshore or Seashore · 195 acConservation Easement · 1 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 2 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Hatteras National Seashore National Lakeshore or Seashore | National Park Service | 195 | Open |
Things to do
11 places to go in Avon
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Beaches in Avon
3 beaches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Playgrounds in Avon
Avon Village Playground
DirectionsKavon Park
DirectionsPlus 1 playground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Boat launches in Avon
4 boat launches without a name on the map.
Campgrounds in Avon
Sands of Time CampgroundFee
DirectionsTrails & water
2 named trails
Named trails
Unpaved · 4.6 mi
Mountains-to-Sea Trail2.9 mi
beach access0.1 mi
Biking & sports
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Courts & fields
6Tennis
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The best walking months in Avon: April to June
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 10.0 | 10.9 | 11.9 | 13.0 | 14.0 | 14.5 | 14.3 | 13.5 | 12.3 | 11.2 | 10.2 | 9.8 |
| High (°F) | 54 | 55 | 60 | 68 | 75 | 83 | 86 | 86 | 82 | 74 | 64 | 58 |
| Rain (in) | 4.6 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 5.5 | 6.4 | 6.9 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.4 |
April is the driest month (3.8 in) and July the warmest (highs of 86 °F). 6.9 inches fall in September, the wettest month. The climate in Avon →
Questions about parks and trails in Avon
Where can I hike in Avon?
The longest trail networks: Cape Hatteras National Seashore, 3.3 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Avon’s trails?
Cape Hatteras National Seashore doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Avon?
8,701 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Avon or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 180 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Avon neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →