Lagoon Trail – Nature Center Scenic Trail loop from Hunting Island

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United States

South Carolina

Beaufort County

Lagoon Trail – Nature Center Scenic Trail loop from Hunting Island

Moderate

3.5

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hikers

Lagoon Trail – Nature Center Scenic Trail loop from Hunting Island

02:30

9.89km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Hunting Island State Park

Waypoints

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1.77 km

Lagoon Trail

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Walk along the saltwater lagoon in north-south direction between the Nature Center Scenic Trail and the picnic area/parking area (point J). It's a great trail that winds through the virgin …

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2.26 km

Lagoon Trail with nice view of the Atlantic Ocean

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Paradisiacal view from the lagoon to the open Atlantic Ocean.

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3.34 km

Beach With Signs Of Erosion

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Hurricanes Matthew and Irma in 2016/2017 caused this part of the coast to split from Hunting Island, creating an own little island called Litte Hunting Island. The area is under …

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4.10 km

Nature Center Scenic Trail

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The short trail leads from the Nature Center to Boneyard Beach and connects to the Lagoon Trail. There are chic views between the trees on the water.

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4.38 km

Nature Center

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The Nature Center is a good location to start a hiking tour. It provides sufficient parking lots and you can also get your State Park admission here. The center offers …

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4.63 km

The pier spanning from the Nature Center into the channel between Hunting Island and Fripp Island is mainly for fishing which is quite popular (friendsofhuntingisland.org/fishing). For hikers, the pier offers …

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6.78 km

Viewpoint

9.89 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.99 km

3.32 km

552 m

< 100 m

Surfaces