Sea Pines Forest Preserve

Went during the week day. Very nice and beautiful! Saw alligators and lots of other wildlife! We had a Sea pines pass to get in not sure what protocol is used if you don't have a pass.

These were really nice trails in the woods, very peaceful and nice. Families, people walking dogs there. Can get a little desolate. Spotted lots of turtles and an alligator. Really liked it, great place to walk off a meal. $9 per car to enter the area. Were no restrooms by trails we were at, may have been some elsewhere in the area.

The forest preserve was very nice. We saw plenty of other people out walking. There are several different trails to check out- a path for biking and other walking only trails. Some people were walking their dogs. We saw a gator but he stayed in the water. It was a quiet and relaxing walk through the trees. We came at a good time on a weekday when it was slightly chilly so it wasn’t too busy but just be aware that there’s not a whole lot of parking.

This park is absolutely beautiful! There are 2 big beaches to visit with lots of space to spread out. Don’t miss the salt bog walk that takes you far out into an amazing natural environment!

Google said this is one of the best places to find gators in Hilton Head, and it didn’t disappoint. We walked the whole circuit, which took about 2 hours and found 3 gators along the way, including a massive one sunning himself by the lagoon. The trails and overall park were beautiful.

Beautiful nature trails with lots of wildlife that can be seen we even got to see a couple gators I would definitely recommend a visit

Very pretty walking trails. Boardwalk with railings is extra nice.

Hiked more than 6 miles along the preserve trails, saw multiple small alligators, white egret, green heron, anhinga, armadillo, and turtles. Recommend walking (not driving) to lake Mary since there is no parking to get to the overlooks.

Absolutely Great. We do not object to the price increase to this preserve. Lots and lots of bikes - so be very careful. May be better to use GPS for objectives rather than wander. Expect popular areas to have very tight parking. Currently some road construction with stopped traffic Enjoy

The large section of the island cordoned off as a private community is open to visitors for a $9 charge, which was not as apparent as I would have liked (really, I just turned down this road because the nearby traffic circle was backed up). Paying that fee entitles you to visit some shopping centers and things, but not the beaches. The trails here, however, are reasonably well-maintained, save for some weathered informational plaques, and give you a nice sense of atmosphere. Bug spray is advised. Listening to the birds is a large part of the experience. A couple of boardwalks through a swamp and a rice field make this a relatively easy journey for anyone who can walk in South Carolina weather. There is a stop on the entrance road to walk into the area, or you can drive around and take your car well into it. I didn't really see a ton of advantage having done the latter, given that walking into the area is the entire point anyway. While I'm not a fan of exclusive island communities, it's at least to their credit that they keep a good part of it in this natural state, and that it's available for visitation, as not all island communities in the region can say that.

Spent the day in this amazing forest preserve. The Sea Pines Forest Preserve is gorgeous with plenty to do and see. We enjoyed beautiful nature walks. The vanishing swamp trail has boardwalks over the swamp area and we were able to see turtles, some incredible birds, and tons of luscious green. The rice field trail has a similar boardwalk and we were able to see similar sights. The boggy gut trail takes you through the trees and areas that have a higher chance of seeing alligators (they also warn of snakes, but we didn't see any). We did see some alligators and a few pretty big turtles sunning themselves on the creek bank. Beyond the trails, there's several small lake/ponds where we saw people fishing. We also saw a group horseback riding on one of the larger trails. And, of course, there's golf! We also went to the harbor town lighthouse, which is in the preserve area. There are lots of little shops and eateries in harbor town area as well. All in all--a really fun day awaits at the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Get to it!

This takes you deep in the woods. I'm pretty sure this is where they filmed a little bit of Forrest Gump. Normally, we would park and walk, but this time we rode our bikes through here which was really fun. It's a bumpy ride in spots but totally worth it. Before you know it, you're in the middle of the woods and it's so serene. This is also close to the stables where you can see all the horses and they have activities for kids there. There is a lake on the ride, so always be cautious of alligators. The trail rides from the stables take you through here also, so you might see some riders. This is a great place to go and relax.

This would be the perfect trail except for the ten minutes when the path was covered in horse poop. We saw turtles, a variety of birds, and some gators. $9/car.

This is a really beautiful area. Lots of trails to explore and also a driving option too. We have a baby so we did the driving route and that was really enjoyable for us. Beautiful greenery. Nice to see so many trees and nature.

Sea Pines Forest Preserve at Sea Pines on Hilton Head Island is a great place to go for all things nature and trails. I really like the location and the variety of different trails that they have available here. It is very quiet and plenty of room to run around and get some fresh air. I also like all of the water and fishing spots that they have here.

Enjoyable walk or bike through 400 acres of swampy marshland. See wildlife and beautiful plant life as you explore. We saw an alligator!