Bluff Trail
Turn off of the Boardwalk Loop Trail to join the very easy Bluff Trial (#1) that leads to the Bluff Campsite.
Plan Around Bluff Trail
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Bluff Trail Details
The path to the Bluff Campsite is the very easily navigated Bluff Trial (#1), which veers off the Boardwalk Loop Trail. Along the trail, you'll see evidence of the park's controlled burning and will pass through a stand of young loblolly pine trees.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
0.7 mile
Estimated time
30 minutes
Region
N/A
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Big Tree Hike
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