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Posted in Georgia Hiking, Nature, State Parks February 26, 2018 by Marisa Roman

This Wildlife Hike Along The Georgia Coast Is A Nature Lover’s Dream

We’re all about the nature trails in Georgia. Luckily for us, we have the option to either traipse through the mountaintop trails or hit the coastal edge for completely different types of wildlife experiences. While the weather starts to get warm around many different parts of the state, it’s time to start planning for the wildlife hike along Georgia’s cost that is a true nature lover’s dream.

The Fort McAllister State Historic Park Trails cover just shy of 3 miles and provide a bevy of wildlife wonderment.

This out-and-back trail is at an easy level and takes about an hour to complete for many.

But when you visit on a sunny, warm day in Georgia, you may just want to stay out for longer.

Fort McAllister was a large fortification during the Civil War, which went through many different battles and bombardments over time.

While there are still many different pieces of history left on the grounds to explore, it’s the hiking trail that is truly top notch.

Dog-friendly and extremely peaceful, wandering through the nature trails will give you unfettered access to Georgia coastal wildlife.

Make it up to the observation tower for nearly 360-degree views of the Georgia marshland and Ogeechee River.

Georgia residents flock to Fort McAllister for a bit of peace and quiet, not to mention the solitude that nature has to offer.

While visitors tend to trek to Fort McAllister for the history lesson, once they experience the hiking trails, it’s hard not to fall in love.

With camping on site too, guests can hike all day and then sleep under a canopy of Spanish moss oak trees at night.

Ready to hike your heart out? You can use the address below to find Fort McAllister State Park in Georgia:

3894 Fort McAllister Rd, Richmond Hill, GA 31324

Or if you’re looking for another coastal wildlife hike that’ll blow you away, take a peek at The Place In Georgia That Makes You Feel Like You’ve Stepped Through A Magical Wardrobe.

Marisa Roman

A New Jersey native with over 15 years of writing experience, Marisa has studied at both New York University and Florida International University. She has lived all over the country, including a decade stint in South Florida. Marisa is well-versed in exploration as she travels a good majority of the year in her self-converted Sprinter van. Her articles have been featured in various notable publications over the years, she has a published collection of short stories, and three completed screenplays under her belt.