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HILTON HEAD ISLAND BEACH AND BIKE MAP
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MULTI-USE PATHWAYS GATED COMMUNITY TRAIL
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HILTON HEAD PLANTATION
Squire Pope Rd. Gumtree Rd .
Wm Hilton Pkwy. Wild Horse Rd.
278
Spanish Wells Rd. Leg O Mutton
Marshland Rd.
Broad Creek Marina Shelter Cove & Marina Fish Haul Beach Park
Historic Mitchelville
Beach City Rd. Freedom Park Math e w s D r . Union Cemetery PORT ROYAL
Dillon Rd.
Folly Field Rd.
Islanders Beach Park Folly Field Beach Park
278 Burkes
Driessen Beach Park
Burkes Beach Chaplin Community Park
Broad Creek SHELTER COVE
Harbour Town
Pope Ave. PALMETTO DUNES SHIPYARD
SEA PINES* Sea Pines Circle Sea Pines Dr. Underpass CAUTION: TIDAL POOL Check tides to ensure crossing at low tide
Pa l metto Bay Rd . 278
Coligny Beach Park Alder Lane Beach
A rrow Rd . Lighthouse Rd .
Palmetto Bay Marina Plantation Dr. HT Marina New Orleans Rd. N. Forest Beach Dr. Cordillo Pkwy . S. Forest Beach Dr. Lowcountry Celebration Park
METERED PARKING The Town of Hilton Head Island is implementing new parking fees. Be prepared to pay cash or credit card at all beach locations.
SB Marina
South Beach
*SEA PINES TRAILS All bikers currently have to pay an entrance fee of $9 per vehicle + $1 per bicycle (cash only), as bicycles must be transported into Sea Pines on a vehicle. Fees are subject to change. Exceptions: guests with passes, renting or staying inside The Sea Pines Resort.
For more detailed information on our beaches, visit HiltonHead Island.org/ see-do/beaches.
ON TWO WHEELS
Hilton Head Island is a wonderland for bikers — even for those who haven’t been on a bike in years.
By Linda Lanier
The island received the Gold Level Bicycle Friendly Community designation by the League of American Bicyclists, and with 60 miles of dedicated leisure pathways and hard-packed sand beaches, spending time on two wheels is a breeze.
Here are just a couple of the scenic routes you can take.

BEACH RIDES AT LOW TIDE For salty breezes Start at Coligny Beach Park, get on the beach, turn left and ride on the beach towards the north end of the island. A good spot to turn around is just before the “folly” at Burkes Beach (Beach Marker 9.8), about five miles up the beach. Enjoy the wind on your face and the sounds of the breaking waves — memories that will stay with you long after you’ve returned home.
SHELTER COVE COMMUNITY PARK TO HISTORIC MITCHELVILLE FREEDOM PARK For a glimpse of island history A pleasant afternoon ride begins at Shelter Cove Community Park. Enjoy lunch at one of the restaurants overlooking Broad Creek, then head north on the pathway for about two miles. Stop at the historic Zion Chapel of Ease and the Baynard Mausoleum, at the intersection of Mathews Drive (Mile Marker 6.0) and William Hilton Parkway. The eternal resting place of four Revolutionary War patriots, Baynard Mausoleum is the oldest structure on the island. Cross the William Hilton Parkway crosswalk at the traffic signal and then continue north on the William Hilton Parkway pathway. At Dillon Road, turn right, ride a couple of miles, then turn right on the Beach City Road pathway to the Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park on Port Royal Sound. Situated among the mossy live oaks and palmettos, learn the history of the first self-governing town of formerly enslaved people in America, dating to the Civil War.
BIKING TIPS ON HILTON HEAD ISLAND
Safety first, pictures later!

• Obey all traffic signals and pathway markings, including stop signs. • Yield to pedestrians on pathways. • When biking at night, wear light-colored clothing or carry a flashlight. Bicycles must have a red rear reflector and a headlight. • Ride single file and keep a safe distance from other bicyclists. • When biking on the beach, check the tides and be sure to bike during low tide. • For more information on places to explore by bike, visit culturehhi.org/ cultural-trail-map.

BEACH MARKERS sit at the dune line and start at South Beach and go north to BM #134 at Fish Haul Creek in Port Royal. If the sign has a letter after the number, it is marking access only and is not marking distance (for example, 59A at the access of Coligny Beach).
“Folly” is a point on the beach that may not be passable at high tide on foot or by bike.
HIT THE TRAIL
Visitors living their best #LowcountryLife
@rrebeccahinkle Hilton Head Island
We parked at Mitchelville Freedom Park then biked to Burke’s Beach.
@westinhhi Hilton Head Island
Exploring the island has never been so easy with our on-site bike rentals.
Bring your own bike or rent from one of the local bicycle rental companies. Bikes are available for everyone and all skill levels, from beach cruisers and kid bikes to adult three-wheelers. Many rental outfitters will deliver to your rental; hotels also provide access to bike rentals.
Challenge yourself: How long can you leave your car parked for your vacation? Map out a bike route wherever possible — it’s good for our environment, and your health. Win-win!

PALMETTO DUNES OCEANFRONT RESORT
Hilton Head Outfitters
The island’s largest bike rental fleet, Hilton Head Outfitters is conveniently located in Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort. Choose from beach cruisers, geared bikes, tandem bikes, pedal assist e-bikes, youth bikes, kid carts, three-wheeler bikes and bike equipment. Additional items for rent include kayaks, fishing equipment, surfboards, ocean paddleboards, chairs and umbrellas. Delivery is available for stays three nights and longer. hiltonheadoutfitters.com 877.567.6506 F palmettodunes d palmettodunessc
Less Pack, More Play
LowSea Bike, Beach & Baby Rental wants its customers to make the most of island time. Vacationers choose from a host of high-quality bike, beach and baby gear — from cribs and high chairs to towels and tandems — all clean, quality-tested and with free delivery and pick-up to most locations.
hiltonheadbikerental.com • 843.384.9322




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