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RECRE ATI ON

CANNON’S POINT PRESERVE
644 acres protected by the St. Simons Land

Trust includes an old fish camp, dirt roads and trails
Cannon’s Point along a saltwater creek and marshes. There is also
Preserve
a pavilion and learning center, a non-motorized
boat launch, and the ruins of a circa-1800s
plantation home

Driftwood Beach
DRIFTWOOD BEACH
Witness the power of nature on the north

end of Jekyll Island, where centuries of erosion
have left a starkly beautiful stand of petrified oak
Little St. Simons trees emerging from the sand overlooking the
Island
St. Simons Sound and the Atlantic Ocean. It is a
favorite spot for local photographers and was

even featured in episodes of The Walking Dead
television program.
Lover’s Oak

LITTLE ST. SIMONS ISLAND

The resort island offers day trips that provide JEKYLL ISLAND TRAILS
visitors a great way to see the primitive forests Miles of multi-use trails wind their way around the
Jekyll Island Trails
and unaltered beaches of Coastal Georgia the island, connecting hotels, shops and restaurants, and the
way they were before modern development. historic district via primitive and paved sections. Ride

along the beach, veer off into the woods, and emerge at
LOVER’S OAK the Beach Village for lunch.
Gould’s Inlet At the intersection of Albany and Prince

streets in Historic Downtown Brunswick, this GOULD’S INLET
900-year-old oak tree is a must-see and a popular The Back River pours out of the marshes and into
spot for selfies. The tree gets its name from a the Atlantic Ocean on the north end of St. Simons

St. Simons Native American legend about young lovers Island’s beach at Gould’s Inlet. It is a popular place
Island Trails
rendezvousing under its shade. to launch a kayak or standup paddle board and is a
popular spot for fishing.
HOFWYL BROADFIELD PLANTATION
STATE HISTORIC SITE ST. SIMONS ISLAND TRAILS
Trails wind through the maritime forest from More than 30 miles of paved bike paths encircle

the old plantation home and put the golden-brown the Island, connecting shopping/dining villages, parks,
marshes that give the Golden Isles its name on beach, marsh, and neighborhoods. There is almost
full display. While you’re there, learn about the nowhere you would need to go on St. Simons that you
history of rice cultivation on the property and couldn’t get there by bike. Didn’t bring your bike?

in Coastal Georgia. No worries! Rentals are available.

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