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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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The Traditions at Old Carolina: The Traditions at Old Carolina
Traditions at Old Carolina Golf Club is a private, gated community with 115 homes and homesites offering a pool and tennis facility, and a special arrangement for golf privileges. These charming single-family homes offer marvelous golf, lagoon, or wo... More On This Community
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The Colony: BLUFFTON/OFF PLANTATION
The Colony at The Crescent has the only Arnold Palmer designed golf course in the Hilton Head area. An outstanding example of the gorgeous Lowcountry environment, The Colony at The Crescent is stretched along the marshes of the Colleton River and off... More On This Community
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Peregrine Pointe: Peregrine Pointe
Peregrine Point is a marshfront, gated development with 29 homesites, including five marshfront homes with panoramic views of Broad Creek and Shelter Cove. A community dock is available for residents.... More On This Community
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Abbington: PALMETTO DUNES/SHELTER COVE
Abbington villas are an Island favorite. They are located directly across the street from the beach and offer views of the 11 mile lagoon system. The villas have modern designs with vaulted ceilings. In addition, they are open, airy, have a lot of g... More On This Community
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Moss Creek: MOSS CREEK
This private country club known as Moss Creek Plantation has more than 1,000 homes and 70 villas with marsh views, deepwater opportunities, and boasts two championship Tom Fazio golf courses. Located just minutes from the Hilton Head Bridge, Moss Cre... More On This Community
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North Forest Beach: Forest Beach
Another of Hilton Head Island's oldest beach communities, North Forest Beach is steps away from both the Atlantic and the shopping opportunities of Coligny Plaza.... More On This Community
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The Reserve at Woodbridge: BLUFFTON/OFF PLANTATION
The Reserve at Woodbridge is a community of 214 condominiums designed for families of all ages. It is distinguished by a distinctive wooden bridge that leads you into this distinctive neighborhood. Residents may also enjoy a pool, state of the art f... More On This Community
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Captains Quarters: PALMETTO DUNES/SHELTER COVE
Captain's Quarters Villas is situated in Shelter Cove Harbour on Hilton Head, SC. Shelter Cove Harbour is the largest deepwater marina on Hilton Head. It encloses the end of Broad Creek at the island's center across Highway 278 from the entrance to ... More On This Community
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Lighthouse II: SEA PINES
Lighthouse II Villas Lighthouse II Villas is a private community located in Sea Pines on Hilton Head, SC. In 1956, Charles Fraser developed Sea Pines into the first private plantation community on the island. Sea Pines is one of the biggest resident... More On This Community
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