Most recently updated January 18th, 2022
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Earlier this year, after months of COVID lockdowns and weeks of gloomy rainy local weather, I couldn’t stand it anymore!!
All of my local trails had become rivers of mud, and greenways just don’t feed the soul like sunshine and a soft forest path.
Besides, walking greenways too much can also hurt your joints….
So I abandoned my spot on the Ark, and took off on a solo roadtrip down the East coast.
Starting from the Raleigh area, I drove all the way to St Augustine, FL (which is a story for another time) and then worked my way back up the Coast towards home.
My first stop on the way back up was St Simon’s Island, Georgia 🙂
St. Simons, the largest barrier island in the Golden Isles, lies just off the Georgia coast.
It’s a favorite family beach destination for visitor’s in the summertime.
Off the beach, St. Simons Island is dotted with remnants of historic sites you can visit, like the St Simon’s Lighthouse, Fort Frederica National Monument, and Christ Church.
You can also follow the ancient footsteps of the very first tourists to the island, who travelled either by walking the forest paths or paddling down the waterways.
I did some research and found a historic hiking spot at Cannons Point Preserve on the north end of the Island.
Among other reasons to visit, the trail at Cannon’s Point Preserve leads you to some extraordinary abandoned historic ruins along the coast.
Continue reading Hike Cannon’s Point Preserve on St Simon’s Island
