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Sea Pines Forest Preserve

Southwest tip of island, accessible via U.S. 278, South End, Hilton Head, SC
843 363 1872
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Ranked #5 of 54 attractions in Hilton Head
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Activities: Walking
Description: Walk through mushy swamps on elevated boardwalks at this 400-acre nature preserve.
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Charleston, South Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

We have been to the Forest Preserve many times over the years and like that you can choose short hikes or long ones. We alway see alligators. This trip we saw about 9 young (less than 3 years old) gators. One year we saw a huge own sitting on a low branch in a tree. The people jogging by rarely... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Based on a suggestion from a neighbor where we are staying, we drove through the back entrance of the preserve. There are many places to park the car and get out along the driving path. Glad we weren't on bikes, since the dirt path was dusty. We stopped at Joe's Lake to walk around, take photos and stroll through the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW via mobile

This place has great scenery and an abundance of wildlife. They have a driving path and walking paths as well. Suggestion: bring bug spray if you're going to walk. We saw about 5-6 alligators, some birds, a ton of turtles and a cool lizard. There is a large area of wildflowers and beautiful trees. There is a $5 charge to... More

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Eagan, Minnesota
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

The signage was inadequate within the preserve. They should spend a bit of money on additional directional signs, and maybe put in a few benches, so older visitors can rest for a spell during the walk.

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Southwest Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013

Sea Pines is a beautiful place to visit, especially on foot or by bicycle. There's an abundance of wildlife (birds, deer and even an alligator or two). A map offers guidance through the winding preserve and it's a thoroughly enjoyable experience.

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Fair Lawn, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

Great uncrowded preserve combining marshes, forests, lakes with abundance of water birds and osprey, alligators. It also has a beautiful and colorful flower field full of poppies, cornflowers, baby-blue-eyes. You can walk or bike. Be prepared to spend 2-4 hours.

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Fort Wayne, Indiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

What a treasure. It takes you away from the tourist areas and is so very relaxing. The flowers were gorgeous and we got to see two bald eagles.

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Baltimore, MD
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Walk early; and go in spring before it gets buggy. Gorgeous. Such lovely trees! Trail rides available from a nearby farm, also.

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Kenilworth, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

Stopped-off on the way to Harbour Town, didn't know what to expect but were pleasantly surprised by the scenery, peace and tranquility and the alligators! Took a drive around the dirt roads in the morning, stopping at the lakes to watch the Gators (one of which caught a bird for lunch whilst we were watching) and took- in the wildflower... More

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Hilton Head, South Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

Walking through the Sea Pines Forest Preserve is getting back to nature and visualizing what the island looked like a hundred years ago or more. Indians did explore here and left their mark which can be found in the preserve. A nice get-away moment for a person or a group.

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