Big Ferry Loop - Mountain Bike Trail

3.4 mi
Distance
43 ft
Elevation gain
Easy
Level
Loop
Route type
0/5
Rating
#1647 place in the world
#1 place in the region
3.4 mi
Distance
43 ft
Elevation gain
Easy
Level
Loop
Route type
0/5
Rating
#1647 place in the world
#1 place in the region

If you’re looking for a long biking trail for your next family biking adventure, consider Big Ferry Loop in Skidaway Island State Park. This bike trail is about 3.4 miles, allowing you and your family to have fun.

Generally, biking on this trail is considered easy, and you may spend around one hour, provided you don’t take breaks between the rides. This means you can go biking with your kids and enjoy good family time. Dogs are also allowed on this biking trail, but you should keep them on a leash.

Before you go:

Drinking water
Restrooms
Fee required
Lift service
Fat bike grooming
Family Friendly
Night riding
E-bikes allowed
Dogs Allowed
Obstacles
Shuttles

Detailed Trail Description

Big Ferry Loop ends where it starts since it’s a loop. Such a biking trail is advantageous and convenient to new people in the area since you won’t get lost. Additionally, it features several trail markings which show you where to go.

Most parts of this biking trail are paved, while others are sandy. These sandy spots get quite muddy whenever it rains and maneuvering through such conditions can be quite difficult. Some small sections also feature roots and ruts, making them difficult for wheeled travel. Nevertheless, experienced bikers find these obstacles quite fun since they make the trail more challenging.

Additional Trail Features

Big Ferry Loop has several features that allow it to stand out. One of the best things about it is that it has a parking area. This means you can come with your car or RV. Before you pack your vehicle, you need to pay a parking fee. The current parking fee is about $5 a day, but it keeps changing. Check their website for the current rates before you go to avoid getting stranded.

Another good thing about this biking trail is that it contains shaded regions. Biking in a shaded environment can be fun, and you won’t get tired quickly.

You can also access fresh water points in this area. Water is essential when biking, especially during summer, since it protects you from dehydration.

Sights of Interest, Landscapes, Views

Biking in Big Ferry Loop is like retracing the footsteps of Prohibition moonshiners, Native Americans, colonial settlers, and Civil War troops while being shaded by a magnificent maritime forest. As you bike through the area, you’ll get an opportunity to see several wild animals, including raccoons, deer, fiddler crabs, and egrets.

The forest in this biking trail is one of the thickest and most diverse in the Savannah region. It features palmettos, tall live oaks, and pines that stand tall, with their branches wrapped in Spanish moss and ferns. You will also get some views of the nearby salt marsh and waterways. Meander through the trees and follow the path leading to the observation tower near the old ferry dock. The observation tower allows you to see the Skidaway River and the Island of Hope from a good angle.

Recommendations and Precautions

  1. Although this biking trail features fresh water points, you should carry enough drinking water from home since you can’t be sure how safe it is.
  2. This biking trail contains a lot of mosquitoes, especially in muddy and shaded areas. Always apply enough bug spray to your skin to prevent them from biting you.
  3. Carry enough sunscreen when you go biking on this trail to prevent your skin from sun damage, especially when you go biking during summer.
  4. Consider biking in the morning hours during summer when the sun is not too hot so you can avoid getting exhausted too fast and have enough fun.
  5. You have to be extra careful when biking in this area during the rainy season since some spots get quite muddy, making it difficult to maneuver.
  6. Avoid getting too close to the wild animals since they may attack you.
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