Yaupon Trail Myrtle Beach

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South Carolina · Horry County

Yaupon Trail Myrtle Beach

Easy coastal trail with mixed pine and palmetto forest.

Rating

Length

1.0 mi

Difficulty

2

County

Horry

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About This Trail

Named for the Yaupon Holly whose red berries feed birds and small mammals, this trail winds through Myrtle Beach State Park’s rare maritime forest. Live oaks, magnolias, and sea oats line the path to the beach, with excellent birding throughout this coastal Heritage Trust Site.

Location

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Coordinates: 33.655, -78.9293

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Getting There

From Myrtle Beach, drive 4 miles south on Business 17 to Myrtle Beach State Park at 4401 South Kings Highway. The Yaupon Trail is accessible from the Nature Center area.

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