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Skidaway Island State Park Loop – Savannah, Georgia

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Skidaway Island State Park Loop – Savannah, Georgia

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Skidaway Island State Park Loop – Savannah, Georgia

01:56

7.67km

10m

Hiking

Just a few minutes outside of Savannah, probably the most beautiful city in the southern states, the Skidaway Island State Park will enchant you with its diversity. On the two-hour round trip, you will hike under sprawling oak trees covered in moss through coastal forests, stay dry over species-rich marshlands…

by VisitTheUSA

Last updated: December 3, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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131 m

Skidaway Island State Park Interpretive Center

Highlight • Rest Area

Skidaway Island State Park Interpretive Center is next to the main parking lot. The biggest attraction here is the 20-foot Giant Ground Sloth replica. I knew there were bigger animals …

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256 m

Sandpiper Loop Boardwalk and Marsh Viewpoint

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Just past the trailhead of the Sandpiper Loop you immediately cross a big marsh on a boardwalk. The boardwalk provides an incredible connection to the surrounding marsh.

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1.79 km

Skidaway Riverside

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On this side of the Sandpiper Loop there are a couple of spur trails that lead you right up to the Skidaway Riverside. Enjoy the solitude while the local birds put up a show.

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3.56 km

Observation Tower at Skidaway Island State Park

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The Observation Tower is being renovated right now, which means it should soon be accessible again in all of its former glory. The observation tower gives you a different perspective …

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4.58 km

Big Ferry Loop Marsh View

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On the far end of the Skidaway Island State Park trails you'll find the tip of the Big Ferry Loop. It ends in a little lasso loop with beautiful views …

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6.52 km

Big Ferry Loop Forest

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The "Straight Road" of the Big Ferry Loop lies deep into this wonderful forest. One second you are marching over marshes or along the Skidaway River and the next you …

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7.46 km

Roofed Picnic Area, Skidaway Island State Park

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This roofed picnic area provides you with some well-deserved shade after your hike through Skidaway Island State Park while you are enjoying your picnic! Remember to #LeaveNoTrace.

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7.67 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.64 km

1.68 km

205 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.16 km

2.60 km

1.32 km

304 m

195 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Saturday 11 July

37°C

26°C

11 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

September 27, 2024

Just a few minutes outside of Savannah, probably the most beautiful city in the southern states, the Skidaway Island State Park will enchant you with its diversity. On the two-hour round trip, you will hike under sprawling oak trees covered in moss through coastal forests, stay dry over species-rich

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