This route starts at the gate / line of pillars separating the states of Virginia and North Carolina, at Carova Beach of the Outer Banks (Just South of Virginia's False Cape State Park). Heading South, This route's first few miles are on the 4-wheel drive zone of Carova beach until turning slightly inland at Corolla Beach access road, headed towards the Currituck Lighthouse / town of Corolla via the 12. From there - the route accumulates scenic milage on bike path / sidewalk / road fully South via the 12, until reaching the base of the famous Cape Hatteras Lighthouse!