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Biking On Hilton Head Island
Although Hilton Head Island may be most renowned for its great tennis and serious golf scenes, biking on Hilton Head Island has been an vital part of island life since the beginning of its modern development. Sea Pines Plantation, the first residential/resort community on the island, was engineered with certain amenities right from the beginning, including exceptional tennis courts, great golf courses, and… biking paths. The idea was that the communities would be put together around these amenities, meaning that bicycling on Hilton Head was a major part of developers’ original vision for island life. This technique has meant that Hilton Head Island now boasts a very large—and thriving—network of bicycling paths which are used by both residents and guests year-round.
Bicycling on Hilton Head, unlike bicycling 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 bicycle. 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 positioned on private land, there are still 50 miles of potential bicycling on Hilton Head Island for anyone and everyone to take pleasure in. The majority of the bike paths are shared with pedestrians, but there are also biking lanes located on some of the island’s important roads. The comprehensive bicycling 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 passionate in biking on Hilton Head can get almost anywhere on the island they want to using the bicycling paths alone.
With miles of biking paths located on both public and private lands throughout the island, Hilton Head is easily one of the United States' most bicycle-welcoming communities. Biking enthusiasts throughout the nation come to experience bicycling on Hilton Head Island, traversing the island’s great beauty while getting some fantastic exercise. For island residents and visitors who are environmentally conscious, these bicycling paths provide a “green” way to experience 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 Island is certainly island life at its best. The many miles of biking paths provide residents and visitors the opportunity to see everything the island has to offer while never leaving the beautiful 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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Sailmaster: SHIPYARD
Sailmaster is a private townhome community located in Shipyard on Hilton Head, SC. Shipyard Plantation stretches across over 800 wooded and fairway-lined acres off Highway 278, between Palmetto Dunes and Sea Pines. Shipyard offers residential living... More On This Community
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Centrecourt: PALMETTO DUNES/SHELTER COVE
Centrecourt Villas is located in Palmetto Dunes on Hilton Head Island, SC. This popular resort and residential community is located mid-island on 1,800 well-preserved acres. Inside the gates are 1012 homes and 1470 villas, three miles of world-famou... More On This Community
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Turtle Lane Club Villas: SEA PINES
Turtle Lane Club Villas is an exclusive private community 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 biggest residential and r... More On This Community
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Ocean Dunes Villas: FOREST BEACH
Ocean Dunes Villas is a private ocean side community located in South Forest Beach 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 dining and ... More On This Community
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Captains Walk: PALMETTO DUNES/SHELTER COVE
Captains Walk is situated in Palmetto Dunes Resort on Hilton Head Island, SC. 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, three miles of world-f... More On This Community
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The Moorings: PALMETTO DUNES/SHELTER COVE
The Moorings Villas is an exclusive community with great beach access in Palmetto Dunes on Hilton Head Island, SC. This popular resort and residential community is situated mid-island on 1,800 well-preserved acres. Inside the gates are 1012 homes an... More On This Community
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The Village at Olde Town: The Village at Olde Town
Olde Town is situated just two miles from the bridge to Hilton Head. This gorgeously set residential area is developed on approximately 20 acres of land and marshlands offering lovely views and a bridge crossing the marshlands. This community offers ... More On This Community
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Main Sail: PALMETTO DUNES/SHELTER COVE
Main Sail is situated in Shelter Cove Harbour on Hilton Head Island, SC. Shelter Cove Harbour is the largest deepwater marina on Hilton Head Island. It encloses the end of Broad Creek at the island's center across Highway 278 from the entrance to Pa... More On This Community
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Beachfield: Oak Ridge
Beachfield on Daufuskie Island will have 121 home-sites, 61 of these have now been released on the market. Beachfield has frontage along the Atlantic Ocean and will have over 7 acres of lakes throughout the new neighborhood.
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Sawmill Forest: Sawmill Forest
Sawmill Forest is situated off Highway 278, just behind Home Depot. This family-friendly community with 131 homes starting in the high $100,000s has sidewalks and streetlights, and offers traditional-style homes with large front porches. These elemen... More On This Community
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