About
Typical time25 min
SurfaceBoardwalk
DogsNot allowed
AccessibilityThis hike traverses several surfaces including well-packed trails, boardwalk and soft sand dune. There are no paved surfaces.
What you'll see 🦌 Wildlife

Cumberland Island's beach ispristine. Any trip to the island is not complete without a trek over the dunes to thewide open beach.If you just want to spend the day at the beach, the easiest crossing is at Sea Camp.The trail winds just overhalf a mile through the maritime forest. Take a moment to admire the live oak trees overheard that have been shaped by the wind and salt spray.Stop at the campground bathhouse to fill your waterbottleand use the restroom before heading to the boardwalkwhichleads you out of the forest and over the dunes. The sand dunes are a great place tolook for animal tracks.Make sure you stay on the boardwalk and path to avoid damaging the sensitive dunes. At the end of the boardwalk, there is a short section of soft sand before you get to the beach.Make a note of the black and white stripedpole, as this indicates where to cross the duneswhen leaving the beach. Feel free to go swimming,but keep in mind there are no lifeguards on the beach so swim at your own risk. You may collect unoccupied sea shells from the beach, but everything else is protected in the National Park.

Tips
All visitors 16 or older must pay the park entry fee or have an America the Beautiful pass with them. Fees can be paid on the island at self-pay stations located at each dock or in person at the Mainland Visitor Center. You may also pay your entrance fee in advance online at www.pay.gov. 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.
Location

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