The Historic Waterfront Trail In Georgia That Is An Adventurer's Dream
By Marisa Roman|Published June 21, 2018
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Marisa Roman
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A New Jersey native with over 15 years of writing experience, Marisa has studied at both New York University and Florida International University. She has lived all over the country, including a decade stint in South Florida. Marisa is well-versed in exploration as she travels a good majority of the year in her self-converted Sprinter van. Her articles have been featured in various notable publications over the years, she has a published collection of short stories, and three completed screenplays under her belt.
When guests take to Savannah, Georgia, they might not be expecting the amount of nature that they will end up finding. Sure, they probably are itching to see the tunnel of trees in Wormsloe Plantation, but what other pockets of natural beauty does Savannah hide? We have a historic trail in the middle of nowhere that is the perfect place to spend an afternoon this summer.
The McQueen’s Island Trail in Savannah is a historically unique hiking and biking trail that will immerse guests into complete Georgia nature.
Built along a stretch of the Savannah & Atlantic Railroad line, the 6-mile trail offers a one-of-a-kind way to breathe in the fresh, salty air and enjoy a slice of natural paradise.
History lovers too, will enjoy this unique stretch of trail, since it was built in the late 1800s in order to carry passengers from Savannah to Tybee Island to enjoy the island resort town.
The trail begins on the eastern outskirts of Savannah, Georgia and will wind through saltwater marshes, cabbage palms, coastal cedar trees and miles of cord grass.
Guests to the trail might even come across a bit of the wildlife within the area too, which includes bobcats, osprey, alligators, box turtles, terrapins and more.
Whether biking the trail or choosing to spend an afternoon hiking, guests will be in for a real treat when they find this hidden gem spot that remains coveted in Georgia.
Thanks to YouTuber Georgia Drone Pros, we have a quick flyover of what this trail entails:
To reach the trailhead on the eastern side, you will need to travel about 15 miles east of Savannah. Look for the Fort Pulaski National Monument signs. Parking will be available on the road, or inside the fort. To find more information about McQueen’s Island historic trail, visit the website.
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