In addition to miles of sand fringed with beach grass and cooled by salt breezes, Cumberland Island National Seashore is the spot to star-gaze, hike meandering trails, bird-watch and catch cultural sights, all within easy reach of the Landmark Historic District of Jekyll Island, to the north.
This yellow-blazed loop trail begins in Vogel State Park
and returns there after many ups and downs, crossing
through gaps and over mountains. Some ascents are made
gradually around the slopes and others steeply up the ridges.
It is somewhat easier if hiked in a counterclockwise direction.
Approximately one fourth of the trail crosses through
the Blood Mountain Wilderness. Blazes will be farther
apart on this section. A permit is required for both day
hiking and backpacking and is available free from Vogel
State Park Visitor Center.
Details
Length:
12.7 miles
Difficulty:
Intermediate Difficult
Time:
5 - 6 hours
Additional Details:
NOTE: There is a parking fee in the park. The trail begins
to the right of the road behind the Park Visitor Center.
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