Skidaway Island Big Ferry Trail

For a mix of diverse landscapes and century-old history, hike this fascinating trail in Skidaway Island State Park. It does not matter if you choose the 2 or 3-mile loop, you will still encounter various terrains and unique heritage as you travel along this easy-going path. Your journey starts near the Skidaway Island intercoastal waterway, where you will see ponds and trickling streams flowing through the area. This landscape suddenly changes to grassland and marshes before switching once again to the luscious forest of Spanish moss and fanned palmettos. Keep an eye out for the moonshine stills that were used during the prohibition area and the earthworks mounds that slaves built during the Civil War.