Hilton Head Island Bike Trails
Hilton Head Island Bike Trails
Hilton Head Island Bike Trails
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Woodbridge, VA205 contributions
Mar 2021
It may be hard to beat the number of trails in Hilton Head and they are great for bike riding. So why a middling review? I found the trails varied in width, many were rooted, and there are way too many at grade intersections. At every single crosswalk where a trail intersected a street, my experience was not a single driver would stop for bicycles waiting to cross. Still, if you have a family on cruisers, the trails are perfect.
On the other hand, if you are a cyclist, and riding your bike is your exercise, you know you have to get your heart rate up and keep it there. That is almost impossible to do on the island. It is either a law or a rule (depending on where you're at) that cyclists must use the paths. If you don't there are 1,000 Karens on the island who will remind you that the automobile rules here. Case in point. I rode to Sea Pines Plantation to get to Harbour Town. At the gate, I was expecting to pay a $9 fee and was told by the woman working that bikes weren't allowed in Sea Pines unless they were on a car. I could have my wife drive to the gate, put the bike in the car, pay $9, drive in, then unload it and ride. The automobile rules on the island. (A couple who lived there saw this and called me over to enter the bike entrance with them. Take that!).
In summary - it's a great place for slow bikes and beach cruisers. But for serious road riding, I'd look elsewhere.
On the other hand, if you are a cyclist, and riding your bike is your exercise, you know you have to get your heart rate up and keep it there. That is almost impossible to do on the island. It is either a law or a rule (depending on where you're at) that cyclists must use the paths. If you don't there are 1,000 Karens on the island who will remind you that the automobile rules here. Case in point. I rode to Sea Pines Plantation to get to Harbour Town. At the gate, I was expecting to pay a $9 fee and was told by the woman working that bikes weren't allowed in Sea Pines unless they were on a car. I could have my wife drive to the gate, put the bike in the car, pay $9, drive in, then unload it and ride. The automobile rules on the island. (A couple who lived there saw this and called me over to enter the bike entrance with them. Take that!).
In summary - it's a great place for slow bikes and beach cruisers. But for serious road riding, I'd look elsewhere.
Written March 5, 2021
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Brad
Huntersville, NC5 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
We travel to Hilton Head Island to ride our bikes on the long trail system. Unfortunately the town of Hilton Head has let overgrowth spawn on their trails. Many times I had to duck my head or swerve my bike to avoid branches and overgrowth on the trails. Inside Sea Pines Plantation they have cleaned up the overgrowth and the trails are fantastic, but you must pay $10 a day to ride inside Sea Pines Plantation.
Written September 7, 2023
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Mindy
Evansville, IN3 contributions
May 2021
One of the best things about HHI. You can get anywhere by a safe bike path. Great way to explore neighborhoods, places to eat and shopping. Riding on the beach at low tide is a special pleasure. Bit of advice, if wind is at your back it is very easy, but riding into the wind is almost impossible. You can get off the beach and onto a road at any beach access point, found by looking for the ‘beach rules’ signs. Check out the wind in the other direction before riding miles down the beach.
Rent weekly for best rates. We haven’t tried it, but most places now have electric bikes too.
Rent weekly for best rates. We haven’t tried it, but most places now have electric bikes too.
Written June 27, 2021
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John Frank I
Simpsonville, SC3 contributions
Jul 2020
The HH Island bike trails has always been one of the bright spots to visiting the island. I think the amount of bike path miles is about as good as one could expect...perhaps connecting the different plantations and beach accesses with one map or navigation tool would be an improvement.
Written July 26, 2020
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Larry M
Pickerington, OH122 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
We did the entire loop around. Trail was pretty well marked and maps were posted along the way. We wish they would have how many miles each trail has. The ride up over the toll bridge (free for bikes) is not for kids or those who have weak legs. No where really to stop in the north end for a beverage, lunch, or snack. It took us 4 hours at a reasonable pace.
Written August 5, 2020
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tygram
Michigan31 contributions
Nov 2022
We come to HHI for biking and to see relatives that live on the island. There is nothing I love more than riding on the beach on a sunny day with the wind at your back at low tide. The wind is important because we are getting up there in age and with a stiff wind behind you it is effortless.
Written December 10, 2022
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Diane M
Apex, NC17 contributions
Sep 2022
Hilton Head has outdone it with their creation and upkeep of the bike trails all over the island. We visit every year the week after Labor Day and spend quite a few hours during our week biking, both on the paths and the beach, but mostly the paths. They are a great way to explore various areas and are very well maintained.
Written September 17, 2022
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HopDiver
Lexington, SC37 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
My wife and I are undertaking a few major house projects so the "usable funds" are very very rare. ...but we were going to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary so we decided to take a few days at Hilton Head. We wanted to ride our bikes and just wander around. The bike trails are excellent and the restaurants we used were great. Ate lunch at the Oyster Factory the first day (great), played Putt-Putt golf (I lost) at Pirates Island....and rode our bikes. The next day rode, ate at Lucky Beach Bar and Kitchen, played Putt-Putt at Adventure Cove (I lost, again)....the high points for me were the Veteran's Memorial, walking at sunset around Shelter Cove Park and later that night around the marina. They are restoring Mitchellville but just starting. I did get some great pictures, too.
Written June 4, 2024
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CarolinaFred
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Mar 2020
There are so many areas that the bike paths take you to. We have seen so much wildlife - even an alligator crossed the path in March 2020!
Just be sure that if you are on a gated resort that you get the pedestrian gate code before you leave, We went out via the beach access. The gate guards are very nice and all you have to do is give them your unit number, but if there is a backup of cars it might take a few minutes.
Also remember to announce yourself to walkers that you are about to pass by saying "Passing to your left" or something similar.
This year many of the trails had been repaved.
Just be sure that if you are on a gated resort that you get the pedestrian gate code before you leave, We went out via the beach access. The gate guards are very nice and all you have to do is give them your unit number, but if there is a backup of cars it might take a few minutes.
Also remember to announce yourself to walkers that you are about to pass by saying "Passing to your left" or something similar.
This year many of the trails had been repaved.
Written June 18, 2020
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Kimberly C
Columbia, SC18 contributions
Nov 2022
I have learned to always rent a bicycle on Hilton Head. I am in average health but most of the island is flat and a bike ride is an excellent way to explore. My only drawback is I rode to Coligny from Harbour Town and once I got back my body was in protest. But that is only because of my lack of physical fitness. But the places you see and can visit on a bike on HHI are worth low price of a rental. And delivery is included.
Written December 15, 2022
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Are there any trails not near major highways and roads
Written February 15, 2022
Yes, there are plenty of trails within the trees and quieter areas of the island.
Written February 17, 2022
Should we bring our own bikes or rent while staying?
Written March 16, 2020
rent, rather than bringing own unless want very specific features on your bike; we ruined 2 bikes in the past with the weather damage taking our bikes on the back of our car; not necessary; very happy with the bikes provided in Hilton Head
Written March 23, 2020
Where exactly are the bike trails? Can you get a map? Thanks!
Written June 30, 2019
First time visiting HHI. Will be there late June. Am very excited about the bike trails...Are the they crowded?
Written March 15, 2019
Bike trails are all over the island and most are paved - they can get a little crowded during the summer but you can always find trails that are less traveled! We ride a lot when we go! Also, the beaches are so wide, firm and packed that you can easily ride bikes on the beach. One tip, ride into the wind going out so that it is at your back on the return trip :) Hope you have a great time!
Written March 31, 2019
Do you have to stay as a guest on the island to be able to ride your bike or is there somewhere you can park and ride?
Written February 1, 2019
They are public. Park wherever you want. A strip mall parking lot works. The trails are everywhere, so park, unload your bikes and go. There are several bike rental places. Look up on TripAdvisor.
Written June 30, 2019
Did you stay on the island as a guest to be able to bike or can you drive on the island, park somewhere, then ride your bike?
Written February 1, 2019
Yes you do not have to rent a bike on the island to enjoy the bike trails. A lot of people use their own bikes. The bike trails are like wide sidewalks. You share the sidewalks with people who are walking. You stay to one side of the sidewalk and the walkers stay to the other. The wide sidewalks help to keep bikers off the roads so it us safer fir them
Written February 5, 2019
If you ride your bike into sea pines via the bike path and are not staying in sea pines do you need to pay?
Written January 8, 2019
They will not let you in even if you try to pay the only way you can get into Sea Pines is if you have your bikes on a car rack and pay the car fee you may not ride bites past the gate unless you are a resident of Sea Pines or are staying there
Written January 14, 2019
If you ride your bike into sea pines via the bike path and are not staying in sea pines do you need to pay?
Written January 8, 2019
you have to go the beach shhhhhhhhhh.
Written February 20, 2019
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