Lighthouse Overlook Trail
Trail
0.7 mile
1.1 kilometer
point to point
Intermediate
Elevation
Ascent:
2'
1 m
Descent: -9' -3 m
High: 10' 3 m
Low: 1' 0 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 0% (0°)
Max Grade: 1% (0°)
Dogs
Leashed
Weather
Unknown
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“A National Park trail leading to the Cockspur Lighthouse.”
— msm0711 McBride
Features
Birding · Wildlife
The park and trails close at 5 PM. The park gate closes at 5:15 pm.
Description
Starting from the Bridge behind the fort, this trail takes you to the Cockspur Lighthouse. This is an out and back trail. The substrate runs from sandy loam to coastal mud the closer you get to the lighthouse. Wax Myrtle and Cedar line the path and give way to coastal scrub as you approach the water. The ever narrowing peninsula gives way to the river as you near the end of the trail.
Flora & Fauna
Be warned, there are lots of mosquitos in warmer weather. Birds are abundant. Dolphins and the occasional manatee may be seen just offshore.
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Contacts
Land Manager: NPS - Fort Pulaski National Monument
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