BIKING ROUTES - Beaufort, SC

B E AU F O R T, S C
INTRODUCTION
All biking routes within this guide are for experienced riders, and
include on-road cycling. For family friendly routes on multi-use
pathways only, go to beaufortsc.org.
Lowcountry landscapes are even better from
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Beaufort and the Sea Islands are exceptionally
bike-friendly. Follow the loop routes here or
map your own ride. For more suggestions and
info visit hiltonheadisland.org/biking.
HILTON HEAD ISLAND | BEAUFORT | BLUFFTON
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Take an invigorating ride to Hunting Island,
South Carolina’s most popular State Park. It's just
16 miles from downtown Beaufort's dining,
shops and scenic riverfront.
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R 15.6 US 21 (Sea Island Pkwy.)
FOR EXPERIENCED RIDERS
Campground Rd/
BIKING ROUTES
SC 7-348 15.6
SC 21 Return to Beaufort
L 0.3
Bay St.
FINISH
Waterfront Park
BEAUFORT COUNTY
L 0.5
32.3 miles
POINTS OF INTEREST
SAFETY TIPS
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ST. HELENA
ISLAND
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Historic Downtown Beaufort
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Waterfront Park
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Spanish Moss Rail Trail
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Penn Center
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St. Helena Island
(additional route available online)
Make sure your bike is ready – seat at the right height; brakes
working; tires in good shape.
Lady’s Island
(additional route available online)
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Hunting Island State Park
Obey traffic signs, signals, and lane markers.
Always ride with traffic, never against.
Know the rules of the road. Yield to pedestrians.
See and be seen. Scan the road behind you and make sure
drivers see you. Wear bright colors.
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Always wear a helmet; never ride with headphones.
Use hand signals when turning.
Look out for hazards, including grates, gravel, sand, or debris.
Use lights at night – it's the law! White headlight and rear
reflector or tail light.
St. Helena Sound
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HUNTING ISLAND
STATE PARK
hiltonheadisland.org
843-785-3673
1-800-523-3373
Funding for this map was provided by the Beaufort
County Council and Accommodations Tax Committee.
Thank you HHI Bicycling Advisory Committee for
providing route information.
beaufortsc.org
843-525-8500
1-800-638-3525
Oct 2012
2,000 printed
HILTON HEAD
ISLAND, SC
B L U F F TO N , S C
All biking routes within this guide are for experienced riders, and
include on-road cycling. For family friendly routes on multi-use
pathways only, go to hiltonheadisland.org/biking.
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L 1.0
Union Cemetery Rd
L 1.4
S. Forest Beach Dr.
L 4.9
William Hilton Pkwy (BUS 278)
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Wharf St. 6
R 1.4
Cordillo Parkway
L 0.7
New Orleans Rd
L 0.4
Pope Avenue
L 0.9
Pope Ave
Calhoun St.
R 0.2
New Orleans Rd
FINISH
Coligny Circle
Boundary St.
L 1.4
Arrow Rd, cross William Hilton Pkwy. (BUS 278)
R 1.2
Palmetto Bay Rd. over Cross Island Bridge.
L 0.4
Marshland Dr.
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25 miles
HWY
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Bluffton Rd.
POINTS OF INTEREST
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BRIGHTON
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Cross US 278
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The Sandbox Children’s Interactive Museum
Straight 2.1
Wild Horse Rd
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Compass Rose Park
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Gumtree Rd
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Crossings Park (Public Restrooms)
L 1.7
William Hilton Pkwy (BUS 278)
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Historical Sign
L 1.6
Beach City Rd
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Gullah Museum
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Dillon Rd
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Mitchelville Freedom Park
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Calhoun St.
Bridge St. becomes
Alljoy Rd.
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Loop at Brighton Beach.
Return on Alljoy
to Shad Rd.
R 0.5
Shad Rd.
R 1.6
Foreman Hill Rd.
becomes Malphrus.
L 4.5
Bluffton Pkwy.
R 0.7
Buckwalter Pkwy.
L 1.3
Bluffton Pkwy.
R 3.5
Hampton Pkwy.,
Loop at US 278.
R 3.5
Bluffton Pkwy.
Loop at SC 170.
R 4.3
Buckwalter Pkwy.
Loop at US 46.
R 1.5
Bluffton Pkwy.
R 1.9
Buck Island Rd.
L 1.0
Left on SC 46
FINISH Chamber of Commerce
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Explore Hilton Head Island's breathtaking
natural beauty and historic sites from
miles of paths through palms and pines,
by creeks and lagoons, or along the
ocean on hard-packed beach sand.
Discover Old Town Bluffton's shops and restaurants,
ride along the May River under canopies of
Spanish moss-draped live oaks.
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All biking routes within this guide are for
experienced riders, and include on-road cycling.
For family friendly routes on multi-use pathways
only, go to hiltonheadisland.org/biking.
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Chamber of Commerce
Heyward House Historic
Center and Official Bluffton
Welcome Center
Promenade Shops
& Restaurants
Calhoun St. Galleries,
Shops & Restaurants
Church of the Cross
& Public Boat Dock
Bluffton Oyster Factory
Park and Boat Landing
Oscar J Frazier Park