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Currituck Sound – Currituck Beach Lighthouse loop from Currituck Banks

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Road cycling routes
United States
North Carolina
Currituck County

Currituck Sound – Currituck Beach Lighthouse loop from Currituck Banks

Easy

2.9

(25)

79

riders

Currituck Sound – Currituck Beach Lighthouse loop from Currituck Banks

01:17

32.6km

40m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 16, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

530 m

Pine Island Audubon Sanctuary

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Pine Island Audubon Sanctuary is off of North Carolina Highway 2, on the famous North Carolina Outer Banks. It is a popular walking and kayaking spot in this truly spectacular part of the country.

Tip by

2

1.96 km

Pine Island Beach Access

Highlight • Beach

Here there is a wooden boardwalk leading down to Pine Island Beach. Pine Island Beach is a long sandy beach that runs north-south on Pine Island.

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3

13.5 km

Whale Head Hill

Highlight • Summit

4

16.3 km

Currituck Sound

Highlight • Lake

At the end of the road you will see parking for Currituck Sound. It's a great place to take a break and explore its shallow waters and islands up close. In this area you can see tons of wildlife.

Tip by

5

18.0 km

Currituck Beach Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

This fantastic lighthouse has been in operation since 1875. Its unique feature is the unpainted red brick, making it stand out from other lighthouses during the day. For $12, you can climb to the top for expansive views of Currituck Sound, the Atlantic Ocean, and the northern Outer Banks. There's also a museum to explore and learn about the area's rich maritime history. Cycling is not permitted here, so you'll need to park your bike to enjoy this location.

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B

32.6 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.1 km

3.37 km

864 m

199 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.8 km

3.65 km

122 m

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Thursday 9 July

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23°C

49 %

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