At the end, we followed the greenway and took Campground Trail back to the start.
We started making our way home, making a stop at Moores Creek National Battlefield in Pender County. This was hike 30 from #MST40hike, Alex's 13th from the challenge.
The trail and North Carolina's nickname come from the importance of naval stores to the state's economy in the 19th century.
At the end, we went left on History Trail and passed the Women's Monument.
Next was the Moore Monument.
The Loyalists Monument was dedicated to the Scottish Loyalists who were defeated in the battle.
Last was the Grady Monument.
There was an old cannon past here.
A reconstructed bridge allowed us to cross where the loyalists crossed and walked into a trap more than 200 years ago.
We looped back around and got on a boardwalk to cross back over the creek.
The boardwalk was pretty extensive and provided nice views of the swamp.
After the boardwalk, we came back out to the open and hiked back across the battlefield.
Finishing up our hike, we spotted some more Venus flytraps; one more carnivorous plant sighting for the weekend.
Then we took off.
Our next stop was in downtown Burgaw. Osgood Canal Greenway and Urban Trail made a 2.5-mile loop around town and was hike 31 for #MST40hike.
We parked on Fremont and headed south along Dickerson Street. Past the school, the trail became a greenway and turned to head northeast.
It was a scenic little trail along the canal and through the historic downtown.
Between US-117 and NC-53 was the blueberry welcome sign.
Shortly, we passed the Burgaw Cemetery.
As we finished up the loop, we passed the historic Burgaw Train Depot.
The Civil War era depot is now available for rent for special occasions.
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