Bald Head Island: South end of Silversides Trail off of South Bald Head Wynd

This public beach access point sits at the south end of the Silversides Trail, reached off South Bald Head Wynd on Bald Head Island, North Carolina. It is managed by Bald Head Island and lies about a mile from the island's town center. The access offers parking, and there is no fee to use it. It is a simple, direct way onto the beach from the Silversides Trail. Late spring and fall tend to be the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the Southport 5 N weather station, about 10 miles away, show October highs near 79°F with lows around 54°F, and May highs near 83°F. Several short trails lie close by on the island. Sabal Palm Trail is just under a mile away, Dowitcher Trail and Dogwood Trail are each about 1.2 miles off, and Fort Holmes Trail is roughly 1.3 miles away.