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Island has one of the few maritime forests left on the east coast. Visitors who explore this trail will find themselves surrounded by
Lagoon Access Recreation Trail - At 1.5 miles, the Lagoon Trail is three thousand acres of undeveloped salt marsh. This untouched,
one of the most dynamic of all the trails, especially the southern end wild green space is one of the largest estuaries on the east coast and
of the trail. The Lagoon Trail was cut by the Army Corps into the Fripp provides the best spot in Beaufort County to watch the sunset.
Inlet to create more fishing opportunities. To this day, the lagoon is Diamondback Rattlesnake Trail - The Diamondback Trail is Park
a great place to fish and watch birds. Ospreys, bald eagles, and Manager, J.W. Weatherford’s, favorite trail. If you walk the trail you
blue herons are often seen fishing out of the pond. Due to erosion, will think that you have found the mountains of Beaufort, SC. The trail
the lagoon has been breached, causing it to receive all of its water is built over and around, up and down an ancient sand dune system,
which if we were in the mountains we would call ridgelines. The
20-foot elevation change on the 2-mile trail makes a great spot for
mountain biking. In some of the areas, you will be able to look out
and see interdunal swales, a spot in between the dunes that holds
rainwater or saltwater. These swales are great spots for alligators,
birds, and insects to hang out. And don’t be surprised if you see the
creature that this trail is named for.
Since the trails all reopened in August of 2018, Park Manager
J.W. Weatherford says that the park is now focused on updating all
of the trail intersections with “You Are Here” map kiosks. The maps
will help visitors remain aware of their whereabouts while enjoying
the 9.5 miles of trails. “The longterm goal is to not lose any more
trails due to storms,” Weatherford jokes.
Hopefully, the trails won’t be hit by storms anytime soon, but just
in case, we encourage you to get out and explore them today.

flow from the ocean. Because of the tide coming in and going out,
the dynamic of the Lagoon Trail is constantly changing. If you only
walk the trail once every month, you will be able to see the changes
steadily taking place.
Marsh Boardwalk Trail - This trail has received a designation as a
National Scenic Trail on the National Trails System. The trail is a little
over a half-mile to a little hammock island in the salt marsh.
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