Trails in Cumberland Island National Seashore

Ashley Pond Trail

1.8 mi one way · about 60 ft of climbing · 100 ft of descent · 8 ft–107 ft · hiking

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Beach Creek Dune Crossing

0.1 mi one way · about 20 ft of climbing · 6 ft–21 ft · sand surface

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Beach Creek Trail

0.4 mi one way · about 30 ft of climbing · 50 ft of descent · -3 ft–47 ft · sand surface · hiking

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Brickhill Trail

1.2 mi one way · 10 ft of descent · 5 ft–15 ft · hiking

Backcountry camps

Along the way Brickhill Bluff

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Bunkley Trail

1.6 mi one way · 13 ft–21 ft · hiking

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Burbank Trail

0.2 mi one way · 13 ft–23 ft · hiking

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Duck House Trail

2.7 mi one way · about 150 ft of climbing · 16 ft–84 ft · hiking

Backcountry camps

Along the way Yankee Paradise

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Dungeness Beach Crossing

0.1 mi one way · 18 ft–23 ft · sand surface

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Inter-Dune Boardwalk

0.2 mi one way · about 10 ft of climbing · 5 ft–16 ft · wood surface

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Killman Field Trail

1.0 mi one way · 8 ft–18 ft · hiking

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Kings Bottom Trail

1.4 mi one way · about 20 ft of climbing · 5 ft–29 ft · hiking

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Lost Road Trail

2.2 mi one way · about 150 ft of climbing · 16 ft–74 ft · hiking

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Marsh Boardwalk

0.1 mi one way · 5 ft–16 ft · wood surface

Views

Along the way Scenic Overlook

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Nightingale Trail

0.8 mi one way · about 20 ft of climbing · 37 ft–59 ft · hiking

Hike the Nightingale Trail the Park Service's write-up

20-30 Minutes · no dogs · entrance fee applies

The Nightingale Trail is a U-shaped trail that traverses the middle of the maritime forest. The trail is 0.8 miles long with trail heads along the Main Road and Coleman Avenue (near the Dungeness support area). The trail is entirely in the maritime forest and does not access the beach. For day trippers and south end explorers, the trial is a great way to experience the grandeur and solitude of the forest without heading into the wilderness area. The trail is lined with dense saw palmettos and the canopy consists of large mature live oak trees, dripping with muscadine vines and spanish moss. One may encounter a variety of wildlife along the trail including pileated woodpeckers, whitetail deer, and armadillos.

If starting from the main road, the trail goes east for 0.3 miles, south for 0.1 miles and southwest for the remaining 0.4 miles. If starting from Coleman Avenue, the trail goes northeast for 0.1 miles, north for 0.1 miles and west for the remaining 0.4 miles.

Pets Pets are not allowed on the ferry, but are allowed on private boats. They must be leashed at all times. Please pick up after your pet and pack out the waste.

Accessibility The trail has a well packed, sandy foot bed. During prologed dry periods, several sections of soft sand can develop. There is little to no elevation gain/loss. The trail is wide enough for a beach wheelchair. Bikes are not allowed on any of Cumberland's trails.

This hike on nps.gov

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Old River Trail

2.0 mi one way · about 200 ft of climbing · 37 ft–111 ft · hiking

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Oyster Pond Trail

1.2 mi one way · about 80 ft of climbing · 13 ft–63 ft · hiking

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Parallel Trail

0.3 mi one way · 47 ft–54 ft

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Passenger Ferry

7.9 mi one way · about 30 ft of climbing · -20 ft–3 ft · water surface · ferry

Visitor centers

Along the way Mainland Visitor Center

Hike the River Trail the Park Service's write-up

20-30 Minutes · no dogs · entrance fee applies

The River Trail is 0.8 miles long and runs directly north to south connecting the Sea Camp and Dungeness Docks. Use this trail to avoid vehicle traffic along the main road. The ends of the trail parallel the Intracoastal Waterway and offers several viewpoints of the river and marshlands. The middle portion of the trail turns inland and winds through the maritime forest. This trail is a great place for birding, with a combination of forest and river habitats creating the opportunity to view a variety of birds, ranging from bald eagles to warblers. The trail is also used by much of the island’s wildlife including deer, turkeys, and horses. There are several benches along the trial to rest and enjoy the natural surroundings. Bikes are not allowed on any of Cumberland’s trails.

Pets Pets are not allowed on the ferry, but are allowed on private boats. They must be leashed at all times. Please pick up after your pet and pack out the waste.

Accessibility The River trail is a sand trail with a relatively hard packed surface. There are several sections of soft sand that can grow during dry conditions. There is little elevation change along the trail and some sections of exposed roots. It is wide enough to accomodate a beach wheelchair. Bikes are not allowed.

This hike on nps.gov

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Pratts Trail

1.5 mi one way · about 40 ft of climbing · 40 ft–68 ft · hiking

Backcountry camps

Along the way Stafford Beach

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Ranger Station Trail

2.2 mi one way · about 70 ft of climbing · 39 ft–67 ft · hiking

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Rayfield Trail

1.3 mi one way · about 30 ft of climbing · 80 ft of descent · 13 ft–97 ft · hiking

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River Trail

0.8 mi one way · about 30 ft of climbing · 60 ft of descent · 13 ft–62 ft · hiking

Visitor centers

Along the way Sea Camp Ranger Station

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Roller Coaster Trail

3.1 mi one way · about 150 ft of climbing · 6 ft–60 ft · hiking

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Sea Camp Group Camp

0.1 mi one way · 10 ft of descent · 33 ft–47 ft · hiking

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Sea Camp Group Trail

52 ft–55 ft · hiking

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Sea Camp Loop Trail

0.3 mi one way · 40 ft of descent · 31 ft–58 ft · hiking

Campgrounds

Along the way Sea Camp Beach

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Seacamp Boardwalk

0.1 mi one way · 10 ft of descent · 24 ft–34 ft · hiking

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Short Cut To Rct

0.3 mi one way · about 20 ft of climbing · 40 ft–61 ft · hiking

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Short Cut To Rct-n

0.2 mi one way · 50 ft–60 ft · hiking

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Short Cut To Rct-s

0.5 mi one way · about 20 ft of climbing · 30 ft of descent · 45 ft–61 ft · hiking

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South Cut Trail

1.6 mi one way · about 100 ft of climbing · 4 ft–54 ft

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South Point Trail

1.8 mi one way · about 40 ft of climbing · -3 ft–36 ft · hiking

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Stafford Beach Trail

0.2 mi one way · 50 ft of descent · 5 ft–57 ft · hiking

Backcountry camps

Along the way Stafford Beach

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Stafford Cemetery Trail

62 ft–70 ft · hiking

History

Along the way Stafford Cemetery

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Table Point Trail

1.9 mi one way · 6 ft–17 ft · hiking

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Tar Kiln Trail

1.4 mi one way · about 100 ft of climbing · 24 ft–96 ft · hiking

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Terrapin Point Trail

2.1 mi one way · about 40 ft of climbing · 9 ft–38 ft · hiking

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Whitney Lake Trail

0.6 mi one way · about 20 ft of climbing · 30 ft of descent · 33 ft–56 ft · sand surface

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Willow Pond Trail

2.0 mi one way · about 150 ft of climbing · 7 ft–67 ft · hiking

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Yankee Paradise Trail

2.1 mi one way · about 150 ft of climbing · 26 ft–106 ft · hiking

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