Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature Preserve

Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature Preserve protects a longleaf pine forest in North Carolina through a network of walking trails across native grassland. Multiple routes lead through different sections of the forest, each offering varied terrain and woodland experiences based on distance and difficulty.

The preserve was founded in 1963 to protect an ecosystem that once spread across millions of acres throughout the southeastern United States. Its creation responded to the rapid decline of these woodlands due to land development and changing uses.

The name comes from the Weymouth family who once owned the land and shaped its preservation. Visitors today experience how the place serves as a gathering point for people learning about native forest restoration and conservation values.

Wear sturdy shoes and bring water, as some paths can be exposed to sun without shelter. Parking and accessible facilities are available, making a visit manageable at any time during operating hours.

The preserve shelters uncommon species like the red-cockaded woodpecker and Sandhills pyxie-moss found nowhere else easily. These organisms depend on the particular conditions of the longleaf pine forest, revealing what makes this woodland special and worth protecting.

Location: Moore County

Inception: 1963

Address: 1024 N Fort Bragg Rd, Southern Pines, NC 28387

Phone: +(910)6922167

Website: http://ncparks.gov/weymouth-woods-sandhills-nature-preserve

GPS coordinates: 35.14730,-79.36890

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:00