Maritime Forest Trail Hunting Island
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South Carolina · Beaufort County

Maritime Forest Trail Hunting Island

Forest loop through palmetto, live oak, and coastal habitat.

Rating
Length
1.3 mi
Difficulty
3
County
Beaufort

About This Trail

Forest loop penetrating Hunting Island’s dense interior maritime canopy of palmetto, live oak, and coastal shrubs. Scenic views of the lagoon appear between the trees, and deer, raccoons, and owls inhabit the protected habitat. Part of South Carolina’s most-visited state park with over a million annual visitors.

Location

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Coordinates: 32.3732, -80.4482

Getting There

From Beaufort, take US-21 south approximately 16 miles to Hunting Island State Park at 2555 Sea Island Parkway. The Maritime Forest Trail starts at the J Parking area near the lagoon.

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