Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge Introduction
Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge is a 7.1 mile (16,000-step) route located near Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA. This route has an elevation gain of about 42.6 ft and is rated as medium. Find the best walking trails near you in Pacer App.
This 4,053-acre refuge includes Pinckney Island, Corn Island, Big and Little Harry Islands, Buzzard Island and numerous small hammocks. Pinckney is the largest of the islands and the only one open to public use. These lands were donated to the federal government in 1975 by private owners with the sole purpose of preserving their wildlife resources. Almost 67% of the refuge consists of marshes and tidal streams. However, on Pinckney Island there is a wide variety of land types, including forests, grasslands and freshwater ponds. In combination, these habitats support a diversity of wildlife species. The blue goose is the symbol of the National Wildlife Refuge System.
Hiking/Biking Trips
Ibis Pond-1.2 miles
Shell Point-4.6 miles
Starr Pond-2.0 miles
Osprey Pond-3.0 miles
Nini Chapin Pond-3.6 miles
Bull Point-5 miles
Dick Point 7.4 miles
White Point 7.8 miles
It is a long walk.In summer there are many insects, I recommend bringing repellent.There are no bathrooms or drinking water and I think it is a hard path for the wheelchair. It is a place of calm, relaxed where you can enjoy birds and beautiful views.
Localitation
Pinckney Wildlife Refuge,Rd
Hilton Head,SC 29926
