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Saltwater Paddling Trail - Savannah River to Beaufort

Southeast Coast Saltwater Paddling Trail LogoEnter the south end of the trail from access points in Georgia or from South Carolina landing sites that access the Wright River or New River. Important wildlife areas on the paddling trail include Turtle Island Wildlife Management Area, Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge, Daws Island Heritage Preserve, Joiner Bank Seabird Sanctuary, Old Island Heritage Preserve, and Hunting Island State Park. Important cultural areas include the Charlesfort-Santa Elana site of 16th century French and Spanish settlements at Parris Island Marine Corps Depot. Haig Point on Daufuskie Island features a historic lighthouse and a modern lighthouse is at Harbor Town, Hilton Head. The City of Beaufort offers cultural charm and a significant historic district. Nearby vacation and beach destinations are at Hilton Head Island, Fripp Island, and Hunting Island State Park.

Section 1 Map

Savannah River to Beaufort Saltwater Paddling Trail South Trail Entrance Turtle Island Wildlife Management Area Haig Point Lighthouse on Daufuskie Island Harbor Town Lighthouse on Hilton Head Island Hilton Head Island Pickney Island National Wildlife Refuge Joiner Bank Seabird Sanctuary Daws Island Heritage Preserve Parris Island Marine Corps Depot City of Beaufort Fripp Island Old Island Heritage Preserve / WMA Hunting Island State Park Hunting Island St. Helena Sound ACE (Ashepoo, Edisto, Combahee) Basin

Places of Interest on the Trail

Point No. Name Latitude / Longitude County
1-1 South trail entrance at GA-SC border 32.072992, -80.960482 Jasper
1-2 Turtle Island Wildlife Management Area 32.066044, -80.905666 Jasper
1-3 Haig Point Lighthouse on Daufuskie Island 32.145271, -80.836548 Beaufort
1-4 Harbor Town Lighthouse on Hilton Head Island 32.138660, -80.812778 Beaufort
1-5 Hilton Head Island 32.193817, -80.738163 Beaufort
1-6 Pickney Island National Wildlife Refuge 32.248258, -80.763441 Beaufort
1-7 Daws Island Heritage Preserve 32.303457, -80.741902 Beaufort
1-8 Parris Island Marine Corps Depot 32.316572, -80.680504 Beaufort
1-9 City of Beaufort 32.431581, -80.669828 Beaufort
1-A1 Old Island Heritage Preserve/WMA 32.335945, -80.504127 Beaufort
1-A2 Fripp Island 32.322841, -80.478061 Beaufort
1-A3 Hunting Island 32.378000, -80.454216 Beaufort
1-A4 Hunting Island State Park 32.369073, -80.443742 Beaufort
1-S1 Joiner Bank Seabird Sanctuary 32.216566, -80.659546 Beaufort

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Photograph Gallery of Places of Interest on the Trail

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Map Number 1-A4, Hunting Island State Park - Photograph by Phillip Jones Map Number 1-9, Historic Beaufort - photograph by David Lucas