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United StatesSouth CarolinaFripp Island
Hunting Island State Park
Saint Helena Island, South Carolina, USA

Hunting Island State Park

Length3.2 mi
Elev. Gain121.4 ft
Est. Steps7500
Park
Restrooms
Parking
Drinking water
Places to sit
Wheelchair friendly
Stroller friendly
Kid friendly
Scenic view
Historic site
Forest
Lake or River
Beach
Created by angeles

Hunting Island State Park Introduction

Hunting Island State Park is a 3.2 mile (7,500-step) route located near Saint Helena Island, South Carolina, USA. This route has an elevation gain of about 121.4 ft and is rated as easy. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
We start the route in South Beach, where there is parking, picnic tables, bathrooms and showers. We continue along Park Road, approximately 0.5 miles, to exit to North Beach. We continue along the beach until we see the lighthouse. We circled the lighthouse and returned by Maritime Forest Trail 1.5 miles, to exit by Marsh Boardwalk Trail towards the Lagoon. We continue on Lagoon Acces Recreation Trail, to the starting point. Localitation:Cross Santa Elena Island,along Highway 21 South,towards Hunting Island.You will find the park on the left hand side of the road. This is a wonderful place where the sea and the forest meet. Here you can do many things, from walking ,running or using the bike paths, kayaking,paddleboarding and fishing. Don’t forget your repellent!! 😊🏃‍♀️🏄‍♀️🚣‍♀️🎣

Waypoints

Start Point

Waypoint 1

South beach and parking. Start of the route.

Waypoint 2

We walked along Park Road, and we left on North Beach

Waypoint 3

We walked along the beach to see the lighthouse, which we surrounded.

Waypoint 4

At this point, we find the intersection, on the right Diamondback Trail, on the left, Maritime Forest Trail (this is where we continue)

Waypoint 5

We have turned left, to leave Maritime Forest Trail and cross Marsh Boardwalk Crossover, towards the Lagoon.

Waypoint 6

We arrive at the Lagoon, and continue on Lagoon Acces Recreation Trail, to our starting point.

End Point

Last updated: Jan 1, 2025

Route Details

Length

3.2 mi

Elev. Gain

121.4 ft

Est. Steps

7500
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angeles
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