Mountains-to-Sea Trail — Segment 16
5 days · 85.3 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Mountains-to-Sea Trail — Segment 16 is known for
Mountains-to-Sea Trail — Segment 16 (The Croatan & Neusiok Trail) is a 5-day backpacking route of about 63 miles running from Stella through Croatan National Forest east to Oyster Point Campground on the Neuse River estuary. The route traces the well-established Neusiok Trail through Croatan's pocosin wetlands, pine flatwoods, and brackish marsh edges — terrain that stays flat throughout but demands careful footing on the frequently boggy footbed near the estuarine end.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 10 ft to 128 ft over 85.3 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 0.0 mi · 0%
- Downhill 0.0 mi · 0%
- Flat 84.8 mi · 100%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
Frequently asked questions
How much elevation gain is on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail — Segment 16?
The Mountains-to-Sea Trail — Segment 16 climbs roughly 187 ft total — about 2 ft per mile, topping out near 39 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry and stats derived from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.