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The ultimate adventure guide
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/03/2021
The trail begins at a signed trailhead near the eastern edge of the park.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/03/2021
The path is marked by green blazes, following a mostly flat course into the wooded low country environment.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/03/2021
Sunrise over Lake Wateree
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/03/2021
The trail is an easy meander into a peaceful wooded area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/03/2021
Trails are wide, flat dirt, and easy to follow. The path branches into two loops with a central meeting point.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/03/2021
A couple benches for sitting along the trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/03/2021
Desportes Island Nature Trail
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/03/2021
Signs point out the route on the Desportes Island Nature Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/03/2021
One of two loop paths that make up the nature trail hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/03/2021
Lake Wateree, visible from the edges of the nature trail walk.