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I have a week long vacation coming up in Hilton Head. I already have some kayaking planned, but cant find much info on hiking... Are there any local, state or national parks in the area that would give me more than a mile loop?
Any other places of interest that I should see/do? I know the area is more of a tourist place now, but its free, so I cant complain!
Thanks for your input!
ALH
hikerjohnd
08-23-2006, 10:04
No hikes that I would rave about. Savannah is close enough and the historic district is about 1 square mile - lots of walking and interesting sights - worth a day trip if you are looking for things to do. Cumberland Island is about the closest hiking to see, but requires planning - almost 2 hours south of HH island and a ferry is involved.
If you are in the neighborhood (Savannah) send an email if you'd like a tour guide - or suggestions on local sites to see!
Right by the island is Pinckney Island NWR
http://www.fws.gov/pinckneyisland/index.htm
14 miles of trails and great wildlife watching. You can easily spend a day there.
hikerjohnd
08-23-2006, 10:51
Right by the island is Pinckney Island NWR
http://www.fws.gov/pinckneyisland/index.htm
14 miles of trails and great wildlife watching. You can easily spend a day there.
Agree it is a nice place - but I have found it a better place to kayak/canoe than hike.
I have a week long vacation coming up in Hilton Head. I already have some kayaking planned, but cant find much info on hiking... Are there any local, state or national parks in the area that would give me more than a mile loop?
Any other places of interest that I should see/do? I know the area is more of a tourist place now, but its free, so I cant complain!
Thanks for your input!
ALH
Go fishing! :D :D :D :D
The Solemates
08-23-2006, 14:24
pickney is pretty good, and there is a national wildlife refuge near savannah that has several loops of 2+ miles or so. there were lots of gators in the swamps when we hiked. also lots of waterfowl. i forget the name of it off hand, but i have a book at home on it. i know its in the "hiking SC" book. its right near the GA/SC line.
be sure to do some sea kayaking around HHI too, and you will find excellent photography.
Rain Man
08-24-2006, 21:30
I have a week long vacation coming up in Hilton Head. I already have some kayaking planned, but cant find much info on hiking... Are there any local, state or national parks in the area that would give me more than a mile loop? ...
This site has some (lots) of SC trails, and includes state/federal forests.
http://www.sctrails.net/trails/MAPS/SCmap.html
Rain:sunMan
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The Solemates
08-25-2006, 08:18
from rainman's link, this is the trail i was referring to: http://www.sctrails.net/trails/ALLTRAILS/Hiking/Lowcountry/Tupelo.html
Great link RainMan!! Looks like its going to be a great week!
Thanks for all the helpful info! Good link TD.
Aus, If I could afford a charter to get some marlin, you bet I would!!