Fort Pulaski Trail Map (click to enlarge)
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There are five trails at Fort Pulaski National Monument. All are open to hikers and bikers, though other than the Dike System Trail, most do not make much sense for biking because they are too short. You can also ride your bike on the park roads. For more information, visit the trail’s review page here on National Park Planner.
Biking the Dike System Trail at Fort Pulaski National Monument
MOAT WALK
Not really a trail, but you can walk around Fort Pulaski along the moat wall. This is the best way to get a look at the damage done to the fort during the April 1862 bombardment by Union artillery positioned on Tybee Island.
DIKE SYSTEM TRAIL
The elevated mound of the dike that encircles the fort is a great place to take a walk or to go jogging. It is flat, smooth, and covered with well manicured grass.
LIGHTHOUSE TRAIL
This trail leads through the marsh to a view of Cockspur Island Lighthouse, which is actually on a small island off the coast and can only be reached by boat. The trail can be muddy at times.
NORTH PIER TRAIL
There is plenty of history on this short, paved trail. You will pass Battery Hambright, stop at the ruins of the pier where all people and supplies landed when coming to Cockspur Island, and pass a monument to John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist Church.
PICNIC AREA TRAIL
Runs between the Fort Pulaski Visitor Center and the Picnic Area, though you wouldn’t hike or bike this trail unless you were going to have a picnic. It passes no historical sites and has nothing to do with the fort.
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Last updated on November 8, 2024
