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Bicycle Paths and Hilton Head

Although Hilton Head may be most notable for its excellent tennis and fantastic golf scenes, biking on Hilton Head Island has been an important part of island life since the infancy of its modern development. Sea Pines Plantation, the first residential/resort community on the island, was developed with certain amenities right from the beginning, including exceptional tennis courts, great golf courses, and… bicycling paths. The idea was that the communities would be developed around these amenities, meaning that biking on Hilton Head Island was a major part of developers’ original vision for island life. This strategy has meant that Hilton Head now boasts a very hefty—and thriving—network of bicycling paths which are used by both residents and guests year-round.

Bicycling on Hilton Head, unlike biking in many of the nation’s communities, is a very popular pastime. Many of the island’s residents are biking enthusiasts, taking advantage of every opportunity the weather affords them to travel the island by bike. There are more than 100 miles of biking paths on Hilton Head. About half of that total is located within private communities, meaning only island residents and visitors who are staying within the community are allowed to use them.

Thankfully, even with half of the bicycling paths situated on private land, there are still 50 miles of possible biking on Hilton Head for anyone and everyone to indulge in. The majority of the bike paths are shared with pedestrians, but there are also biking lanes located on some of the island’s major roads. The substantial biking paths lead to many prime destinations on Hilton Head Island, including beach access points, tennis courts, golf courses, and public parks. This means that anyone interested in bicycling on Hilton Head can get almost anywhere on the island they want to using the biking paths alone.

With miles of biking paths located on both public and private lands throughout the island, Hilton Head is easily one of the nation’s most bicycle-friendly communities. Biking aficionados throughout the United States come to experience biking on Hilton Head, exploring the island’s exquisiteness while getting some great exercise. For island residents and visitors who are environmentally conscious, these biking paths provide a “green” way to savor everything the island has to offer. Many companies on the island offer bicycle rentals, so that even those who don’t own bikes (or who don’t want to transport their bikes) can enjoy bicycling on Hilton Head Island.

While anyone can enjoy Hilton Head by vehicle, bicycling on Hilton Head is truly island life at its best. The many miles of bicycling paths provide residents and visitors the opportunity to see everything the island has to offer while never leaving the lovely environment for the confines of a vehicle. Anyone who visits owes it to themselves to try bicycling on Hilton Head, the best way to encounter the island.

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Rose HillROSE HILL
About seven miles from the bridge to Hilton Head, Rose Hill Plantation is located off both sides of Highway 278 in Bluffton. Originally inhabited by the Yemassee Indian tribe, the Plantation itself was owned by Sir John Colleton, and in the 19th cent... More On This Community
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Wildwood SpaSEA PINES
Wildwood Spa Villas is a private community locates between Harbour Town and the ocean in Sea Pines on Hilton Head Island, SC. In 1956, Charles Fraser developed Sea Pines into the first private plantation community on the island. Sea Pines is one of ... More On This Community
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Beach VillasPALMETTO DUNES/SHELTER COVE
Beach Villas is inside Palmetto Dunes. This popular resort and residential community is situated mid-island on 1,800 well-preserved acres. Inside the gates are 1012 homes and 1470 villas, and three miles of world-famous Atlantic Ocean beaches, 11 mi... More On This Community
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South Beach VillasSEA PINES
South Beach Villas is a private residence in the heart of South Beach situated in Sea Pines on Hilton Head Island, SC. In 1956, Charles Fraser developed Sea Pines into the first private plantation community on the island. Sea Pines is one of the larg... More On This Community
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Ketch CourtSEA PINES
Ketch Court Villas is on the banks of Harbour Town Marina in Sea Pines on Hilton Head Island, SC. In 1956, Charles Fraser developed Sea Pines into the first private plantation community on the island. Sea Pines is one of the largest residential and r... More On This Community
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Gascoigne BluffGascoigne Bluff
Gascoigne Bluff is on picturesque Route 46 with beautiful views of the May River.  This neighborhood possesses Southern tradition and grandeur with well designed custom homes, each with docks on the river.  Properties have availability of the 200 acr... More On This Community
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Palmetto Dunes/Shelter CovePALMETTO DUNES/SHELTER COVE
Palmetto Dunes and Shelter Cove are popular residential communities situated mid-island. Stretching over 1,800 acres this well preserved area has 1,012 homes and 1,470 villas, three miles of illustrious Atlantic Ocean beaches, 11 miles of meandering ... More On This Community
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Pine Forest VillagePine Forest Village
Pine Forest Village boasts the safety of streetlights throughout the community, a playground area, and picnic grounds with a pool complex. With 117 single family homes, this is well-situated to Hilton Head, Bluffton schools, and shopping.... More On This Community
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Hilton Head Beach VillasFOREST BEACH
Hilton Head Beach Villas is a private community located in the South Forest Beach neighborhood on Hilton Head Island, SC. Much like its sister community to the north, South Forest Beach is just a short walk to the ocean and just minutes away from the... More On This Community
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Hilton Head LakesJASPER COUNTY
Hilton Head Island Lakes is a private, gated community featuring a 155± acre freshwater, navigable, unspoiled lake as its focal point. The lake, with over 20 miles of shoreline, ties the entire community together allowing you to visit your neighbors,... More On This Community
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