Yes, we did bike another fabulous trail on our 2nd day, staying at the Savannah Hyatt Place which is very close to the border of South Carolina.
Here husband Pieter is on his bike, next to the SPANISH MOSS TRAIL sign - click on pink hyperlink.
And the reason for the name of SPANISH MOSS, you can see to the right from Pieter, hanging from the trees!
The start of the trail is NOT easy to find with address for GPS but we found it:
1709 W Vine Rd, Beaufort, SC 29935, United States.
That made for a perfect start and nice parking spot for our car and we started going north.
Renovated Old Railroad Depot that you ride through or around optional.
Here Pieter is also holding my bike while I take this photo.
Looking over the marshes alongside Battery Creek.
We did not bike the entire trail as there are only benches along the trail but no restaurants or anything for a nice break.
My wicker basket (used for Mauzie my dachshund in the past) is great for having bottled water and some snacks!
Yes, you bike past this sign about Elliot and Fuller Tract A Protected Forest where you can see pictures of Beaufort Spanish Moss Trail's Flora & Fauna.
Alongside the parking there was this mighty southern live oak and it is full with Spanish Moss!
It is impossible to capture this type of southern live oaks.
They stay green year round and that gives the south its charm!
Thanks for joining us onto this unique trail in Beaufort, South Carolina.
We have been so very lucky as on October 27 when we rode the Sea Pines Resort Bike Trail and on the 28th this Spanish Moss Trail, it was perfect weather.
The next day they had GALE WARNING and very strong winds of 40 km/h so not ideal for biking!
Temperatrues in C are still very pleasant for November.
That's the bonus of living in the South.
And the reason for the name of SPANISH MOSS, you can see to the right from Pieter, hanging from the trees!
1709 W Vine Rd, Beaufort, SC 29935, United States.
That made for a perfect start and nice parking spot for our car and we started going north.
Here Pieter is also holding my bike while I take this photo.
We did not bike the entire trail as there are only benches along the trail but no restaurants or anything for a nice break.
My wicker basket (used for Mauzie my dachshund in the past) is great for having bottled water and some snacks!
They stay green year round and that gives the south its charm!
The next day they had GALE WARNING and very strong winds of 40 km/h so not ideal for biking!
Temperatrues in C are still very pleasant for November.
That's the bonus of living in the South.
Related links:
Sea Pines Resort Bike Trail, South Carolina | previous post by me
The oak is amazingly big. Temperatures are still proper for your bicycle riding. We have had extreme heat here, such as 35-37℃.
ReplyDeleteDearest RTC.,
DeleteYes, some of those live oak trees are humongous and an asset to the surrounding with their evergreen leaves.
It has not been that hot here this summer due to lots of rain and that cools down quite a bit.
Hugs,
Mariette
Hello Mariette, You are so right about the atmospheric live oaks with Spanish moss being emblematic of the South. Clarence Laughlin, whom I believe we have talked about before, often pictured them in his evocative Southern photography.
ReplyDelete--Jim
Dearest Jim,
DeleteOh they sure are and they liven up the sight of so many historic centers here in the South.
Yes, I do remember photographer Clarence Laughlin and e.g. his ghostly photo of Oak Alley Plantation in Louisiana is a perfect example of it.
Hugs,
Mariette
Liebe Mariette,
ReplyDeleteeinen schönen und sonnigen aag wünscht dir
Elisabeth
LIebe Elisabeth,
DeleteDanke vielmals und wir haben noch fast jeden Tag Radfahren können.
Liebe Grüße,
Mariette
Olá
ReplyDeleteBonitas fotos, parece um paraíso.
Manuela
Querida Manuela,
DeleteSeguro que es un hermoso paraíso natural. ¡Gracias por tu comentario!
Cariñosamente,
Mariette
What a beautiful bike trail. Good for you!
ReplyDeleteDearest Janey,
DeleteThat sure is and we so enjoyed riding it!
Hugs,
Mariette
Dearest Mariette; What a wonderful biking at "Spanish Moss Trail"♪ I'm so fascinated by the oak tree with you standing in front of it and surprised to read they stay green year round☆☆☆
ReplyDeleteWishing you‘ll have a wonderful new week, Dear friend
Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan, xoxo Miyako*
Dearest Miyako,
DeleteYes, those live oak trees are one of the biggest assets to the South and make it look even more exotic.
Hugs,
Mariette
Hey there! This just caught dad's attention as he and mom used to live down in beautiful Beaufort. They loved the area, but the job didn't work out. I'm sure they'll get back to visit at some point. Enjoy your Sunday.
ReplyDeleteDearest Cleo,
DeleteThanks for your visit here and yes we did enjoy our Sunday and biked as well, not as far as in this post but nevertheless.
Hugs,
Mariette
Beautiful landscape with Spanish Moss! What a pleasant bike trip you enjoyed. But yes, strong wind is not ideal for bike. It reminds me of my school years when I rode bike to school.Area I lived is famous for strong wind in winter. It was very challenging to go to school :-)
ReplyDeleteHave a great day, Mariette xo
Dearest Tamago,
DeleteThe Spanish Moss always softens the area and makes things look special.
Oh, back in the Netherlands we often had strong winds and stormy weather in the fall and winter as well, so we know how hard that is to bike through.
Hugs,
Mariette
Glad you are enjoying the sights of the Carolina's. So much to see. In Texas and surrounding locations, there is lots of moss on the trees, especially in Louisiana. Always enjoy your visit.
ReplyDeleteDearest LV.,
DeleteYes, we sure do have this Spanish Moss all over the South and I love it, would never want to live anyplace where they don't have it!
Hugs,
Mariette
I haven't been to this lovely Southern state, Marette. The southern live oak with Spanish Moss is magnificant! Truly a breathtaking cyling journey. This so much of our huge country yet to see.
ReplyDeleteDearest Debbie,
DeleteThe South is very special and you are so right about there is so much of this huge country to yet see!
We have not been able to see it all, our wallet is not as big as the country-size is but even on photos or videos one can indulge!
Hugs,
Mariette
A lovely cycling journey Mariette. The oak tree is gigantic!
ReplyDeleteDearest Sami,
DeleteThank you and yes, those live oak trees are quite a show and so different from other countries.
Hugs,
Mariette
Um belo circuito para pedalar.
ReplyDeleteAquela árvore é magnifica e muito bela.
Um abraço e boa semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
Livros-Autografados
Querido Francisco Manuel,
Deletesim, é uma localização de ciclismo perfeito para a sua natureza e acima de tudo para ser plana.
Você não ama esses carvalhos gigantes vivos?!
Abraços,
Mariette