Distance: 3.1 miles out-and-back (see Trail Updates)
Degree of difficulty: Easy
Source: Great Day Hikes of North Carolina’s Mountains – to – Sea Trail
Hike 29 of the MST 40 Hike Challenge introduces the hiker to the interesting ecological phenomena of the Carolina bay. These elliptical depressions are typically water filled and provide a prime location for an abundance of flora and wildlife. The name “bay” is in recognition of the Red, Sweet and Loblolly bay trees that surround these bodies of water. The Jones Lake bay, located in Bladen County, encompasses over 224 acres.
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