There are three nature trails: one on the mainland by the Visitors Center, and two on Sapelo Island. Please read below for information on trails and trail closures.
This trail is a 1.1 mile loop that starts at the Visitors Center on the mainland. It is a flat, earthen trail that meanders around maritime forest and other marsh habitats. This is a great place to watch for birds.
Difficulty: Easy – be prepared for uneven surfaces. The trail may be muddy after rain.
This one-way trail begins on Beach Rd. and ends on Nanny Goat Beach (approximately 1 mile). It meanders through salt marsh, pine forest, maritime forest, and sand dunes. The trail is a mix of earthen trail and boardwalks. It is a great place to view marsh birds and listen to song birds in the forest canopy.
To make it a 2.5 mile loop: start at the trail head and walk the 1 mile to the beach access point of the trail, turn right and walk a half-mile down the beach to the the beach access point at Beach Rd. then walk Beach Rd. back to the trail head.
Difficulty: Easy – be prepared for uneven surfaces. The trail may be muddy after rain.
This is an easy 0.25 mile trail through dune habitat and maritime forest with a mix of earthen trail and boardwalks.
Difficulty: Easy – be prepared for uneven surfaces.
