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Diamondback Rattlesnake Trail route map
Difficulty: ModerateOut and Back

Diamondback Rattlesnake Trail

Saint Helena Island, South Carolina

5.0 mi

Distance

515 ft

Elev. Gain

1h 41m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

Diamondback Rattlesnake Trail is an out-and-back trail in Hunting Island, managed by South Carolina Parks, Recreation & Tourism, in Beaufort County, South Carolina. It is 5 miles long. The nearest town is Fripp Island, South Carolina, about 1 mile away in a straight line.

From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:7 ft
Max:27 ft
Gain:157 ft
Loss:157 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 7 ft and 27 ft across 5.0 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.7 ft14 ft20 ft27 ft0.0 mi1.3 mi2.5 mi3.8 mi5.0 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi18 ft
High point2.1 mi27 ft
End5.0 mi18 ft

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back

Official sources & verification

Managed by South Carolina Parks, Recreation & Tourism

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Source of truth

Where it is

Nearest town:
Fripp Island, SC · about 1 mi away
County:
Beaufort County, SC
Jurisdiction:
Hunting Island · South Carolina Parks, Recreation & Tourism

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

Verify by phone or mail

  • Operator:(843) 838-2011
  • Address:2555 Sea Island PKWY Hunting Island, SC 29920 · SC
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