Hiking
Trail
Lighthouse
(Hunting Island State Park)
Map
Description:
Begin this short, easy-walking, out-and-back, sandy trail at parking
area “D.” You will walk amid barrier island foliage to the dead
wood and ocean debris on the shoreline.
Stay on the
trail until you reach the beach.
Watch for white-tailed deer,
raccoon, snakes, and over 100 species of birds including gulls,
pelicans, and terns. You can also tour the historic lighthouse ($1 per person) that offers a scenic
view of both island and sea.
Restrooms and water are located at the Lighthouse Complex and the
Visitor Center that houses natural and cultural exhibits.
Length:
0.3 mile one-way.
Directions:
From I-95 Exit 33, drive north on US 17 for approximately 8 miles and
stay to the right on US 21 south. In Beaufort, continue south on US 21
to Hunting Island. The park entrance is located on the left past the
campground entrance. Pick up a map at the Visitor Center and drive to
parking area “D.” The trail head is on the left before you reach
the beach parking and lighthouse.
Camping: Call 1-866-345-PARK (7275) or go online at www.SouthCarolinaParks.com to make your reservations today!
Park Information: Hunting
Island State Park, 255 Sea Island Parkway, Hunting Island, SC,
29920. Telephone:
843-838-2011
South Carolina State Trails Program
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
1205 Pendleton Street :: Columbia, SC 29201 :: 803-734-0173
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