Are dogs allowed on St. Simons Island?

Yes, dogs are allowed on St. Simons Island but must be kept on a leash at all times. Pack out waste and respect wildlife.

Do I need a permit to hike St. Simons Island?

No, St. Simons Island does not currently require a permit. Still check for seasonal closures or day-use fees with the managing agency before heading out.

How difficult is St. Simons Island?

St. Simons Island is rated moderate. It is 1.3 miles long with 43 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

Is St. Simons Island suitable for kids?

Yes, St. Simons Island is considered kid-friendly. As always with children, bring water and snacks, pace yourself, and watch for weather changes and wildlife.

Status unknown — verify before visiting

We don't have current condition data for this trail. Check with the land manager before you go.

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ModerateOut and Back

Georgia

St. Simons Island

Saint Simons Island, Georgia

1.3 mi

Distance

43 ft

Elev. Gain

26m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

St. Simons Island is a barrier island and census-designated place (CDP) located on St. Simons Island in Glynn County, Georgia, United States. The names of the community and the island are interchangeable, known simply as "St. Simons Island" or "SSI", or locally as "The Island". St. Simons is part of the Brunswick metropolitan statistical area, and according to the 2020 U.S. census, the CDP had a population of 14,982. Located on the southeast Georgia coast, midway between Savannah and Jacksonville, St. Simons Island is both a seaside resort and residential community. It is the largest of Georgia's Golden Isles. Visitors are drawn to the island for its warm climate, beaches, variety of outdoor activities, shops and restaurants, historical sites, and natural environment.

Source: Wikipedia — text licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Verify trail conditions and seasonal closures with the managing agency before you go.

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:1 ft

Max:7 ft

13 ft

Trail Details

Route Type: Out & Back
Surface: Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

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Legacy import — verify before navigating

Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.