Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature Preserve—Boyd Tract

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555 East Connecticut Avenue, Southern Pines, North Carolina

Description

Located near Pinehurst, Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve—Boyd Tract is located behind the Weymouth Center for the Arts & Humanities also known as the historic James Boyd House. From the parking lot facing the house, follow the right edge of the lot until it turns into the trail entrance with park sign.

The oldest known living longleaf pine can be found at the Boyd Tract Access.

Activities

Approved by Naturalist’s Guide, Equestrian Trail, Hiking, Horseback Riding, and Weymouth Woods

Need to Know

To find the oldest known longleaf pine using the park map, head to the section of the Round Timber Trail where the icon for the oldest tree is shown on the map and look on the side of the trail for 2 green metal stakes. Between the states there will be a short path directly to the tree.

The oldest known longleaf pine can be identified by a large dark scar at the base of the tree.