The Outer Banks is pedestrian and bicycle-friendly. Keep the following reminders in mind when walking or biking around the Outer Banks.
Walk facing traffic.
Put devices down and pay full attention.
Cross streets at marked crosswalks. Make eye contact with drivers before crossing.
Watch for turning cars.
Children under 10 years old should cross the street with an adult.
Be careful in parking lots. Hold hands with children as they enter and exit vehicles.
Carry a light when walking at night.
Bicyclists must ride on the right side of the road in the same direction as vehicle traffic.
Use the bike lane or bike path when available.
Always wear a helmet when biking.
When biking at night, wear reflective clothing and equip your bike with a white front light and a rear red light.
Obey traffic signals and signs when biking. Look before entering traffic and changing lanes. Use hand signals when turning.
Pedestrian/Bike Path Locations:
Corolla Greenway: Multi-use path that runs along the east side of Route 12 from Ocean Sands section A to Monterey Shores Shopping Center and along the west side of Route 12 from Monterey Drive through the Villages at Ocean Hill.
Duck Trail: A 6-mile multi-use path that travels the east side of the entire length of the town of Duck. The trail is on both sides of Duck Road (NC-12) in Duck Village. The Duck Boardwalk runs approximately a mile on the Currituck Sound, with several access points to businesses in Duck Village.
Southern Shores: Multi-use path runs the entire length of the town, along the west side of Route 12 south of Dogwood Trail and along the east side of Dogwood Trail north of Dogwood Trail.
Nags Head: Multi-use path runs along the east side of Route 12, beginning at the Kill Devil Hills/Nags Head town line at East 8th Street to the beach access just north of Park Service Road in South Nags Head.