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Cemetery in the Saint Helena Church
We can see the sidewalk for walkers and oaks with the Spanish moss
Crossing King King
Train Depot Entrance
On the Spanish Moss Trail, very easy (for any condition).
Old Pickle Factory
In the Henry C. Chambers park
United StatesSouth CarolinaBeaufort
Beaufort Historic Downtown-Magnolia Line Trail
Beaufort, South Carolina, USA

Beaufort Historic Downtown-Magnolia Line Trail

Length4.6 mi
Elev. Gain52.5 ft
Est. Steps11000
Road
Restrooms
Parking
Drinking water
Playground
Places to sit
Wheelchair friendly
Stroller friendly
Kid friendly
Scenic view
Historic site
Forest
Lake or River
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Beaufort Historic Downtown-Magnolia Line Trail Introduction

Beaufort Historic Downtown-Magnolia Line Trail is a 4.6 mile (11,000-step) route located near Beaufort, South Carolina, USA. This route has an elevation gain of about 52.5 ft and is rated as easy. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
The historic district is famous for its impressive collection of pre-war architecture that reflects the federal, neoclassical and Greek revival styles that were popular during the interwar period, along with the widespread use of tabby. A variety of houses, gardens, commercial buildings, places of worship and cemeteries are presented in the district, with some sites open for public inspection. Walk 4.6 miles we started at the Hernry C.Chambers Waterfront Park. Nice and historic park and Marina next to the Beaufort River. We cross Bay St and go three blocks down Newcastle St. When we see Saint Helenas Church we turn left onto King St. for six more blocks, then turn right, passing Beaufort Elementary School to North St. When we reach the intersection with Ribaut Rd we turn right onto Sims St to turn right again on Depot Rd that takes us to the Spanish Moos Trail. We follow the path to the South that is our end point of the walk. We will pass by the Old Pickle Factory, Industrial Beaufort, and cross several creeks and observe the marshes. It is a very interesting walk in the hands of the history of Beaufort. The mixture of historic buildings and the train path, surrounded by oaks and marshes, makes it unique. In the Downtown there are pedestrian sidewalks, it is divided by blocks. There are very old buildings and centuries-old oaks. On the Magnolia Line Trail, it is very easy to walk, run or ride a bike, even on a skateboard if you like. There are also places where you can fish, many benches to sit, bathrooms, fountains, parking areas, very safe and shaded . It is accessible by wheelchair and strollers Wheelchairs with motor are allowed. Dogs with leash. Localitation Bay St ,Beaufort to Ribaut Rd 21,Port Royal

Map of Beaufort Historic Downtown-Magnolia Line Trail

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Waypoints

Start Point

Waypoint 1

We start from the Henry Chambers Waterfront Park.

Waypoint 2

Saint Helenas Church

Waypoint 3

looking at the marshes

Waypoint 4

Industrial Beaufort

End Point

Attractions Near Beaufort Historic Downtown-Magnolia Line Trail

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Beaufort, South Carolina

Place
Beaufort ( BEW-fərt, a different pronunciation from that used by the city with the same name in North Carolina) is a city in and the county seat of Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States. Chartered in 1711, it is the second-oldest city in South Carolina, behind Charleston. The city's population was 12,361 in the 2010 census.

Spanish Moss Trail

Building
The Spanish Moss Trail is a partially built rail trail in northern Beaufort County, South Carolina. Following the path of the former Port Royal Railroad on a right-of-way now owned by Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority, it follows a north–south path from Seabrook to Port Royal while passing through Burton and Beaufort.

Reconstruction Era National Historical Park

Place
The Reconstruction Era National Historical Park, formerly Reconstruction Era National Monument is a United States National Historical Park in Beaufort County, South Carolina established by President Barack Obama in January 2017 to preserve and commemorate activities during the Reconstruction Era that followed the American Civil War.

Tabby Manse

Place
Tabby Manse, also known as Thomas Fuller House, is a building in Beaufort, South Carolina.The house is one of the few remaining early buildings on the South Carolina coast whose exterior walls are built of tabby, a material composed of oysters shells and limestone. The walls are two-foot thick and covered with stucco.

John Mark Verdier House

Place
John Mark Verdier House, also known as Lafayette Building, is a building in Beaufort, South Carolina. It was built by John Mark Verdier, a French Huguenot, in 1804. The house typified Beaufort's gracious antebellum architectural style. It was a focal point of the town, a visible statement reflecting Verdier's significant wealth from trading indigo and growing sea island cotton.

The Anchorage (Beaufort, South Carolina)

Place
The Anchorage, also known as William Elliott House, in Beaufort, South Carolina, is a house built in 1776. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.It is included in the Beaufort Historic District, which is a National Historic Landmark District.In 2014 the house was purchased by Frank and Amy Lesesne.

John A. Cuthbert House

Place
John A. Cuthbert House is a house built in 1811 in Beaufort, South Carolina. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.It is included in the Beaufort Historic District, which is a National Historic Landmark.

Seacoast Packing Company

Place
The Seacoast Packing Company is a historic packing house in Beaufort, South Carolina that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. Also known as Peninsular Canning Company/Pig Factory and as Pickle Factory, it was built by Brooks Engineering. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.

Beth Israel Congregation (Beaufort, South Carolina)

Place
Beth Israel Congregation (or Beth Israel Synagogue) is a historic Conservative synagogue located at 401 Scotts Street in Beaufort, South Carolina. Built in 1908, it is one of the few wooden synagogues in continued usage in the southeastern United States.

Elliott House Museum

Tourist Attraction
Last updated: Dec 1, 2024

Route Details

Length

4.6 mi

Elev. Gain

52.5 ft

Est. Steps

11000
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