tomkaren13 wrote:
Beach is NOT a short walk. You will either take the Tram or Bike about a 1/2 mile then walk over the dunes before you get to the beach. We did not enjoy that part of Topsail. But we found if you drive out the exit turn right and drive abit down that road there are other beaches that are a quick walk over the dune from the parking lots. We enjoyed that beach.
1/2 mile walk
IS a short walk in my book. But it's a bit longer than that. We (mid 40's) still find it a short walk, and the excercise doesn't hurt. If you have bikes, it's even better. And the tram runs once an hour on the top of the hour. So either plan to be at the stop on the top of the hour, ride your bike or walk.