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Diamondback Rattlesnake Trail
Length: 1.9 miles
Type: Hiking and Mountain Biking Trail
Difficulty: Moderately Strenuous
Description: This trail is accessible from the Nature Center Scenic Trail and “J” Parking via the Palmetto Pass and Maritime Forest Trail. This trail was re-routed in 2019 after several large storms. It is for experienced walkers and mountain bikers only. It is a moderately strenuous trail and has some difficult spots.
Lagoon Trail
Length: 1.4 miles
Type: Hiking Trail
Difficulty: Easy
Description: This trail starts at “J” Parking and winds along the lagoon. It leads you through the maritime forest while providing scenic views of the lagoon and the various wildlife habitats between.
Magnolia Forest Trail
Length: 1.2 miles
Type: Hiking Trail
Difficulty: Easy
Description: With natural terrain and some hilly surfaces, this trail will take you from the campground to the entrance gate of the daily beach access areas, lighthouse, Visitors Center and lagoon access.
From the entrance gate, you will walk the roads of the park to reach the areas within, so be prepared for vehicle traffic. You are sure to see plenty of beautiful magnolia trees along the way.
Maritime Forest Trail
Length: 2.0 miles
Type: Hiking Trail
Difficulty: Easy
Description: This trail takes you deep into the interior maritime forest. You will see dense vegetation that provides protected habitat for many animals, including deer, raccoons, owls, hawks and squirrels.
Marsh Boardwalk Crossover Trail
Length: 0.3 miles
Type: Hiking Trail
Difficulty: Easy
Description: This connector trail intersects the Lagoon Trail, Maritime Forest Trail and Diamondback Rattlesnake Trail to provide a path leading to the Marsh Boardwalk Trail.
Marsh Boardwalk Trail
Length: 0.25 miles
Type: Hiking Trail
Difficulty: Easy
Description: Designated a National Recreation Trail, this wooden boardwalk mixed with a crushed hardened surface is great for observing life in the salt marsh. The dock on the end provides an area for viewing magnificent sunsets.
Nature Center Scenic Trail
Length: 0.7 miles
Type: Hiking Trail
Difficulty: Easy
Description: This trail provides access from the Nature Center to the Diamond Back Rattlesnake, Maritime Forest and Lagoon trails. Make sure to walk the pedestrian bridge to gain access to the two trails on our Little Hunting Island. Experience the ever-changing views of a wild barrier island
Palmetto Pass Trail
Length: 0.2 miles
Type: Hiking Trail
Difficulty: Easy
Description: This trail offers easy access from “J” Parking to the Maritime Forest and Diamondback Rattlesnake trails.
Pine Pass Trail
Length: 0.2 mile
Type: Hiking Trail
Difficulty: Easy
Description: This easy trail connects the Lagoon Trail with the Maritime Forest Trail.
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