This place is excellent, but one star less because we have to pay to get through the gate to get to the preserve. I think $9 per car is not that bad but the fee is just to get to the whole area so it is a little confusing. The preserve is very big and nice and quiet. We saw a bird got stuck on a tree, and someone helped called the number on the brochure, who said they will come and rescue it. Hope the bird is saved

We enjoyed walking on the trails with our 5 year old. He loves wild life and hoped to see an alligator. He was not disappointed. Not only did we see three alligators at and in the lake, but we also spotted several turtles and birds. One bird even let us get up close and watch him fish. Definitely one of the highlights of our trip.

Beautiful spot that is well maintained. Took a couple of hours to walk around about half of the trails. Trails are not wheelchair friendly but are clear and flat. Boardwalks bring you close to the landscape. Dog friendly. The coastal landscape is really captivating with the abundance of life, water, and twisted trees dripping with Spanish moss. We saw a lot of wildlife here - water moccasin, cranes, huge freshwater turtles , alligators, owls, osprey and anhinga.

Wonderful system of walking, cycling and horse trails. Scenic lakes. Majestic trees. Wildlife. Quiet getaway from busy commercial areas!

Really fun nature walk with lots of informative stops along the way. Even my two year old was able to walk the trails and he had a blast!

Definitely worth a visit! Beautiful mix of Pines, Palms, Oaks, Magnolias, wildflowers and more. Well marked paths make it very easy to get around in the preserve.

Clean and hot as hell. Make sure to bring some water if you enjoy remaining hydrated. Sea pines is spotless clean, secure and friendly. Everyone had a great time.

Very beautiful and peaceful! We went when it was raining and some of the dirt paths were pretty muddy (the paths leading to the boardwalk), but not too bad and definitely worth the price it cost to enter the community (which is up to $8 now)... Plus you get access to Habour Town. We also visited the shell ring which was smaller than I expected but an amazing feeling to know how long the shells had been placed there and to think back to the natives living in the area!

Love walking the reserve. Lots to see and not very crowded.

Such a beautiful preserve. There is so much to do around here, its huge !!! We had an awesome time.

Really awesome experience here. We to see some alligators and were not let down. I would highly suggest OFF the mosquitos here are bad.

Lots of parking once you pay to get into the housing association. Very easy walk around the park and lots of maps to grab at the trail head to take so you dont get lost. There was one section that was pretty muddy but only about 20 feet of it. Lots of birds and some turtles in the water.

Great walk. Make sure to grab a map as the trails arent marked great. Youll see Gators, birds, yellow bellied turtles, and much more. The oyster Shell Ring is fascinating. Some parts are a little muddy so wear appropriate shoes.

Gorgeous!! If you have any doubt about whether the admission to Sea Pines is worth it, this should answer your questions!

Great spot for hiking with great trails and lots of wild life.

Such a cool experience! Beautiful scenery and awesome boardwalks that get you up close and personal with all kinds of wildlife. Be on the lookout as there is no separation between you (your children) and the animals. Highly recommend!!!

The Forest Preserve is a non-commercial jewel of Sea Pines. Unknown to the common visitor, the Sea Pines preserve includes Riding trails, dirt roads lead to a magical place called fish island. Adorned by a large field of Spring Flowers, Marys Lake and the pavilion make an unforgettable setting for outdoor, memorable parties. Fishing dock with catch and release, its a peaceful, natural oasis like no other.

Its a shame more of Hilton Head wasnt preserved and developed with more conservation in mind. This preserve in the islands first development is a true treat. Easy nature walk to do with kids will let you spot an array of wildlife. One of our favorite spots on the island.

We saw a gator at Lake Joe so definitely need to check that out.

Have not been here in 20 years. Still the best place for Family Vacations.

We have been to this fantastic nature preserve dozens of times in every season of the year. Even in the dead of winter it is beautiful. Very quiet, peaceful and serene. We were there 2 hours and saw hardly anyone. We did sed lots of brilliant bluebirds.It was too cold for the alligators and turtles but we saw plenty of birds. If this is youf first visit it is an educational experience to read the exhibits to learn the history of the land, from the Indian inhabitants to the rice fields and plantations. Find out about the wildlife and plants. The boardwalk is wonderful. A great place to take kids! One of my favorite times of th ed year is spring when the wildflower fields are blooming.Mskr sure you see the shell rings. Few are in existence today.

We really liked it, but make sure to take bug spray!

Such a beautiful trail for walking or riding bikes!

I am from Kentucky on vacation. Took my wife and 4 year old. It was fabulous if you like the outdoors or just want to take a nice walk. There looks to be about 3 or 4 miles of trails or so, estimate from hand map. We only went about 1/2 mile because my daughter was getting tired. Saw two small alligators from the beginning of the trial that had a boardwalk. Only 4 feet and 2 feet. Very safe. Dont pass on this experience, so worth it. Was great for my family.

Not good for walking with a pet. Paths are very narrow and gators are within feet. On a bike it would be fine. I was expecting some more protected walkways but there are very few.

Great scenic walk. Well maintained and easy to navigate

Between Rain Showers, still very accessible.

Quit easy walk, very pleasant day.

Fun and educational. Great for all ages.

Great nature experience for the whole family. Wildlife around every corner.

What a gem on Hilton Head! If you need a place to relax and just enjoy nature this is the spot. Great places to look at plants, and two small lakes as well. If you look real close at the lakes you might even see an alligator. There is also a Native American shell circle. You can bike some of it, walk all of it and one trail right down the middle allows cars. The preserve has a great history too. Oh best part it’s free, but leave a donation:)

You do have to pay $8 to enter this reserve even though there are things other than trail that you may want to do. If you want to to the dolphin tour or visit the lighthouse and cant do them all in one day, there is that charge every day. That being said, the trails are beautiful. We went another day to climb to the top of the lighthouse and it was remarkable. Saw the sunset from there. There is also the pier where you can walk out to see the sunset or just enjoy the view. This is where you can do the dolphin cruise tour.

Wish we had more time to explore this place more - also wanted to go on the the alligator tour- very beautiful

A ton of cool animals were close enough to the paths to see clearly, certain trails were too muddy to cross even without rain for almost a week, so wear boots. Super quiet with some great lookout spots, renting a rowboat here is also a cool experience.

Lovely spot for an island hiking adventure. We adored the mostly shaded walking trails throughout the preserve. Enjoy a variation of habitats from marshes and bogs to open fields with wildflowers. Such an awesome place to identify plants and spot different animals. Avid birders will love this spot! Highly recommend, worth going alone or with a group and easily navigable. Bring water!

I LOVE this place! The forest preserve offers an awesome opportunity to walk or bike the trails, explore, relax and enjoy nature in a well maintained environment.

Not much to do in Hilton Head Island nowadays, but this place is beautiful, must see

Just amazing. Great park and a wonderful beach.

Worth the money to get into the area. Wish we had more time to spend there. Saw a gator sunning itself by the trails.

Great place for scenery!

Its a beautiful place with spectacular wild life

Gorgeous place full of history!

If you want a chance to get out and walk, and see what Hilton Head Island looked like before all the development of homes and commercial real estate, visit this location. We walked around a couple of hours and loved our experience. We saw beautiful trees, heard many different birds, and saw bodies of water. The path was easy to navigate and signs were displayed often enough we didnt get lost. Our alligator hunt was in vain, but we still felt like it was time well spent. Hilton Head is a beautiful island and it has many different trees, plants, and ither forms of wild life to enjoy while strolling in there home.

In this place much more fresh air and beautiful trees! Our walking was awesome!

Spent an hour there an saw some salamanders, turtles, a snakes, and some neat birds. Some folks said they said they saw an alligator, I wasnt so lucky.

Nice for a walk, but nothing but Porta-potties available. I know they could afford better.

Fabulous 600 acre preserve righting Sea Pines with walking trails, beautiful birds and scenery.

Beautiful Area!

An expansive restored area of the island is perfect for an hours long hike as well as educational with placards indicating both the cultural history in addition to guides for the local flora and fauna.Its well marked all-foot trails offer a range of flat terrain resulting a fun, educational and sweat inducing experience for the whole family.

Wonderful little nature area. Excellent glimpses of wildlife and amazing trees and plantlife.

Great trails through the forest!

I highly recommend visiting here. I brought my dog and we had a great time. They have a wood bridge that goes over a patch of swap. It has kind of a cool, spooky feeling to it.

Lots of bugs and walking. Very minimal visible trails with water. Did not see any alligators, oh and also $8 just to enter with your car.Not worth it.

Beautiful private beaches and beautiful vacation homes. Lots of nature to enjoy! Pricey but worth it!

This preserve has multiple entrances and ample parking. Walking trails are flat and well maintained. Quiet, secure place for a leisurely walk alone or with a group. Not a lot of wildlife activity when we visited, which was a chilly, overcast, late November afternoon.

Saw about six alligators. Bring your camera. Nice, nice walking paths and bridges

Great place for hiking and biking. The lakes are nice and there is good information on the shell ring.Know: limitations on the fishing, and some signage is difficult. You may have some trouble finding the trails you are looking for.

This is a great little nature walk with a good chance of seeing an alligator. If you take a left before you get to the first boardwalk and look to your left, you will likely find an alligator somewhere.

One of the most relaxing nature walk on Hilton Head Island

If you like the feeling of being processed, this place is for you! Fees for everything and an overpriced community boasting amazing features for a pretty average time. Entry by car only you’ve got to pay $8 - if you have a bike it’s an extra $1 per bike. Not the end of the world but “give me a break you petty thing” kind of feeling all over the place.Amazing scenery but drivers are up your rear end so you can’t really take it in as residents and businesses get annoyed when you do the speed limit. As a New Yorker it was a bit of a challenge to keep my middle finger tucked away for the ride.I’d say you wouldn’t be missing a thing if you didn’t come here and may have better memories of this island as being laid back and enjoyable.-definitely a snobby community designed to put you off and make you feel like slighted.

Nice park with variety of well maintained paths. Our dogs enjoyed the stroll. There is ancient indians ritual site from 3800 years ago.

Great easy hiking

Definitely worth the walk. So much wildlife!!!!!!

The boat ride was very relaxing and nice. Our guide was knowledgeable but we were very disappointed that all we saw was about a foot long baby alligator. I think it is over priced.

Would have been nice to know you can not walk or ride a bike into the park. I rode a bike 25 minutes one way to enter the park only to meet a rude gate attendant informing me the only way to enter the park is by car.

Quiet, nice trails to walk and see critters.

Love to hike and bike relax and fiddle through the shopping mall.

So happy to see the alligators and other wildlife along the trails! Saw one gator on the rice trail and four on the boggy guy trail! One was on the path, but was very timid as we approached a meandered back into the water.

Historic Forest Preserve with walking and biking trails. Get next to nature. When entering the area expect to pay an $8 Car Pass for access.

Lots of trails and its all level also places you can fish if you are staying at one of the resorts and buy a permit

Love the trails

Was a very nice nature hike... multiple trails, all flat and wide...they have a large boardwalk into the marsh, you will see birds, squirrels, wide variety of plants, majestic trees, such as Oaks...their is a small lake to fish, horses to ride....pack a lunch, its worth it!

Great place to hike

We loved geocaching and animal watching along the raised paths. Nice area for a little peace and quiet!

Great area to hike in for a short day hike. Amazing scenery.

This was the most fun and educational experience I have had with my family while at Hilton head. The Alligator tour was amazing and captain Anthony was the best. He is determined to make sure that you and your family have the best time you can have. He is also the very passionate about the wildlife which make the experience a whole lot more fun. I would recommend to anyone and the family and would come back to visit again.

Atmosphere

Beautiful park quite walk

Nice easy quite trails. Captivating beauty at every turn.

Great for the natural life, but not well maintained

Beautiful trails and very well marked. My wife and I look forward to returning.

Enjoyed the lakes and trails. Very well kept and clean

Most beautiful place Ive ever been

This is a must see if you visit Hilton Head!

Well marked trails, diverse environment and wildlife. Great hiking spot

Really neat paths and wildlife. Quiet.

Beautiful place with trails and boardwalks.

Wonderful!!

Nice place for a nature walk. Kid friendly as well.

Awesome place to see alligators in the wild!! Nice trails!

Interesting interpretations of the ecology. Dont miss the list of giant oaks... and watch for horse dung.

It was a good little walk with interesting historical highlights. We also saw a few Gators from the safety of a boardwalk.

The tour guide Anthony was very professional and personable. The tour was very educational as well as entertaining. He made my 7 year old nephew Wesley feel very special. I highly recommend this tour to everyone that visits Hilton Head. I know I will do it again the next time I visit the island.

This was so educational and relaxing! Anthony went over and beyond expected, well educated about area and surroundings! Our family really enjoyed and looking forward to our next trip with him.

We had a great time fishing for the afternoon, and caught some decent size catfish. Resort supplies the rods and bait. $15 per person. Have visited twice and will again!

A fun family adventure! Lots of wildlife viewing!

Natural beauty that not everyone is aware of within Sea Pines Plantation!

Very knowledgeable young man that Anthony! Saturday, June 17,2017 was a great family experience and Wesley was very pleased. Thank you again Anthony, Yes, we would do this again to see the snakes, birds of various types and last but Not least the alligators

Beautiful jurrassic like park. Lots of wildlife.

Fantastic trails just mind your step,snakes and whatnot!!!