Bald Head Island: Seagull Trail off of West Bald Head Wynd
About
Seagull Trail off of West Bald Head Wynd is a public beach access point on Bald Head Island, North Carolina, about 1.4 miles from the town of Bald Head Island. The access has parking, and there is no fee to use it. For the most comfortable weather, aim for spring or fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Southport show highs around 76°F in April and 79°F in October. Midsummer runs hotter, with July highs averaging about 92°F. Several short trails sit close by. Fort Holmes Trail is about 0.3 mile away, and Cape Fear Trail and Dowitcher Trail are each about 0.4 mile off. Sabal Palm Trail is roughly 0.7 mile away.
Beach Details
Parking
Small lot
Fee
Free
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Bald Head Island: Seagull Trail off of West Bald Head Wynd
North Carolina
Data: North Carolina Division of Coastal Management, public beach access sites. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Oct–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–83°F and lows of 35–60°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Southport 5 N, NC weather station, 8.5 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan60° high35° low
- Feb62° high38° low
- Mar68° high43° low
- Apr76° high51° low
- May83° high60° low
- Jun88° high69° low
- Jul92° high73° low
- Aug90° high71° low
- Sep87° high66° low
- Oct79° high54° low
- Nov70° high44° low
- Dec63° high38° low
Nearby
- Fort Holmes TrailHiking0.3 mi
- Cape Fear TrailHiking0.4 mi
- Dowitcher TrailHiking0.4 mi
- Dogwood TrailHiking0.4 mi
- Sabal Palm TrailHiking0.7 mi
- Basin TrailHiking7.4 mi
- Ramsgate TrailHiking8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
