The Lighthouse Walk In South Carolina That Offers Unforgettable Views
By Robin Jarvis|Published December 22, 2019
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Robin Jarvis
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Robin Jarvis began writing for OnlyInYourState.com in 2015 and quickly advanced to a Senior Editor role. She's currently the Brand Manager and has a Bachelor's degree from West Virginia University in Journalism with a minor in Marketing. Her career history includes long running appearances on radio and television. She also has served as publisher of Shades of Green Magazine and Design Lead on several print publications. Her love for travel has taken her to many parts of the world. She's lived in the Carolinas for more than three decades and currently resides in Charleston, SC. When she's not working, she loves playing guitar, painting, traveling, and spending time with family.
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Coastal hikes in South Carolina are beautiful adventures any time of year, but when the temperatures and humidity levels fall to numbers that are downright pleasant, hiking anywhere in the Palmetto State becomes a pleasurable experience. One such hike begins at the end of the pavement on Folly Island’s E Ashley Avenue. Take this short trail over to the beach for a lighthouse walk that delivers extraordinary views.
From the start of the trail to the beach, this short trek is a mere one-third of a mile and it's paved for nearly the entire distance.
We're headed to the northern end of Folly Island where, from the shore, we'll get a glimpse of the beloved Morris Island Light. One a clear day, there's also a great view of the Charleston Light on Sullivans Island.
After a short climb over the dunes during the last hundred feet, we arrive at the northernmost beach on Folly. (Note, it's not advised to swim here; the currents are very strong.)
The Morris Island Light was first lit in 1876. It towers 160 feet from the base to the top and was actually several hundred feet from the high tide mark on Morris Island (located directly across Lighthouse Creek) before years of erosion left it stranded in the harbor. But the lighthouse isn't the only thing to see on this walk.
Make this trek before dawn and, if you're lucky, you'll enjoy a brilliant sunrise and likely have the whole of the beach to yourself, except for the birds.
