Last updated: July 15, 2024
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Biking at Fort Pulaski
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All park trails at Fort Pulaski National Monument are open for biking.
All trails are multi-use. Trails are shared with hikers, other bikers, birdwatchers, and guided walks. Reduce speed when other visitors are around and watch out for wildlife.
Bike riding is not allowed inside of the historic Fort Pulaski. Please park your bike at the bike rack next to the Visitor Center and walk to the fort. For more details see the Superintendent’s Compendium - Part 4.30.
North Pier Trail
This trail guides visitors through a scenic wooded environment and passes through remnants of Fort Pulaski's original construction village. Battery Hambright, built in the late 19th Century, and the historic north pier highlight this less than 1 mile out & back trail.
North Shoreline: This area is closed to visitors due to unacceptable impacts to park resources and visitor safety concerns.
Lighthouse Overlook Trail
The Lighthouse Overlook Trail guides visitors along open marsh as well as a forested environment offering views of the Savannah River, and Tybee Island. The 1.7 mile out & back trail offers the island's best views of the historic Cockspur Island Lighthouse.
Historic Dike System
Designed by Lt. Robert E. Lee, the historic dike system allowed for tide control and drainage which aided in the construction of Fort Pulaski. The two mile length trail circles Fort Pulaski, offering visitors unparalleled views of Cockspur Island and the Savannah River. The more remote nature of this trail is perfect for bike riding.
McQueens Island Rails to Trails
Located on McQueens Island at the entrance to Fort Pulaski National Monument, this six-mile trail managed by Chatham County Parks and Recreation follows the path of the old Tybee rail line that once connected Savannah to the beaches of Tybee Island. The packed-gravel trail is open to bikers, runners, and walkers.
Trail maps are available in the Visitor Center and the Fort.
For online map showing trails.
Know before you go: Check local weather forecast.
Know your limits: Know your own limits and don't ride your bike beyond your safe distance.
Stay on Trail: Deviating from the designated trail can lead to you becoming lost and can impact crucial park resources. Please stay on designated trails.
Leave no Trace: "Leave nothing but footprints and take nothing but pictures" on park trails.
Wear Bug Spray: The park is host to numerous species of ticks, gnats, mosquitoes and chiggers. Some of these species can carry potentially dangerous diseases. You are encouraged to use an insect repellant while at Fort Pulaski.
Pack it in, Pack it out: Please pack all trash you may produce on your ride.Trash cans are available near the Visitor Center.
All trails are multi-use. Trails are shared with hikers, other bikers, birdwatchers, and guided walks. Reduce speed when other visitors are around and watch out for wildlife.
Bike riding is not allowed inside of the historic Fort Pulaski. Please park your bike at the bike rack next to the Visitor Center and walk to the fort. For more details see the Superintendent’s Compendium - Part 4.30.
North Pier Trail
This trail guides visitors through a scenic wooded environment and passes through remnants of Fort Pulaski's original construction village. Battery Hambright, built in the late 19th Century, and the historic north pier highlight this less than 1 mile out & back trail.
North Shoreline: This area is closed to visitors due to unacceptable impacts to park resources and visitor safety concerns.
Lighthouse Overlook Trail
The Lighthouse Overlook Trail guides visitors along open marsh as well as a forested environment offering views of the Savannah River, and Tybee Island. The 1.7 mile out & back trail offers the island's best views of the historic Cockspur Island Lighthouse.
Historic Dike System
Designed by Lt. Robert E. Lee, the historic dike system allowed for tide control and drainage which aided in the construction of Fort Pulaski. The two mile length trail circles Fort Pulaski, offering visitors unparalleled views of Cockspur Island and the Savannah River. The more remote nature of this trail is perfect for bike riding.
McQueens Island Rails to Trails
Located on McQueens Island at the entrance to Fort Pulaski National Monument, this six-mile trail managed by Chatham County Parks and Recreation follows the path of the old Tybee rail line that once connected Savannah to the beaches of Tybee Island. The packed-gravel trail is open to bikers, runners, and walkers.
Trail maps are available in the Visitor Center and the Fort.
For online map showing trails.
Biking Safety
Bring water: The only water inside the park is at the Visitor Center. Make sure you have some with you before setting out on the trail.Know before you go: Check local weather forecast.
Know your limits: Know your own limits and don't ride your bike beyond your safe distance.
Stay on Trail: Deviating from the designated trail can lead to you becoming lost and can impact crucial park resources. Please stay on designated trails.
Leave no Trace: "Leave nothing but footprints and take nothing but pictures" on park trails.
Wear Bug Spray: The park is host to numerous species of ticks, gnats, mosquitoes and chiggers. Some of these species can carry potentially dangerous diseases. You are encouraged to use an insect repellant while at Fort Pulaski.
Pack it in, Pack it out: Please pack all trash you may produce on your ride.Trash cans are available near the Visitor Center.
Details
Activity
Biking
Pets Allowed
Yes
All trails at Fort Pulaski are pet friendly!
Activity Fee
Yes
Entrance fees apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Reservations
Yes
Season
Year Round
Time of Day
Day
Trails are only open during park hours 9am-5pm. Visitors must be off the trails by closing. McQueens Island Rails to Trails is open dawn to dusk.
Accessibility Information
The North Pier Trail is paved, all others are a combination of crushed shell or grass.