Cape Hatteras National Seashore Weekly Reports

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Summary Mileage Table - As of 10/8/2014

Ocracoke Total Ocean and Inlet Shoreline: 17.87

Open to ORV's: 6.78 miles

Temporarily Closed for Resource Manangement: 0.39

Open to Pedestrians Only: 10.69

Ramp Accessibility: 

Ramp 59: Open to ORV's and Pedestrians

Ramp 67: Open to ORV's and Pedestrians

Ramp 68: Closed to ORV's; Open to Pedestrians

Ramp 70: Open to ORV's and Pedestrians

Ramp 72: Open to ORV's and Pedestrians

Night Driving: The Seashore’s Off-Road Vehicle special regulation states that from September 15 to November 15, night driving is allowed on ORV routes, or portions thereof, with no turtle nests remaining.  A permit is required for any off-road vehicle use in the National Seashore.

Resource Management Field Summary for October 8, 2014

*All numbers are preliminary and the data will be reviewed before they are finalized.*

Sea Turtle Nests and False Crawls:

On-site signage is the most accurate and current indication of areas that are open to public access or closed to entry.  Closed areas are clearly marked.