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Island Biking
Although Hilton Head may be most famous for its excellent tennis and serious golf scenes, biking on Hilton Head Island has been an essential part of island life since the creation of its modern development. Sea Pines Plantation, the first residential/resort community on the island, was designed with certain amenities right from the beginning, including world-class tennis courts, exceptional 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 plan for island life. This approach has meant that Hilton Head now boasts a very significant—and expanding—network of bicycling paths which are used by both residents and visitors year-round.
Biking 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 bicycling 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.
Fortunately, even with half of the bicycling paths positioned on private land, there are still 50 miles of possible bicycling on Hilton Head Island for anyone and everyone to relish. The majority of the bike paths are shared with pedestrians, but there are also bicycling lanes located on some of the island’s major roads. The widespread bicycling paths lead to many prime destinations on Hilton Head, including beach access points, tennis courts, golf courses, and public parks. This means that anyone interested in bicycling on Hilton Head Island can get almost anywhere on the island they want to using the biking paths alone.
With miles of bicycling paths located on both public and private lands throughout the island, Hilton Head Island is easily one of the nation’s most bicycle-friendly communities. Bicycling aficionados throughout the United States come to experience biking on Hilton Head, searching the island’s great beauty while getting some awesome exercise. For island residents and visitors who are environmentally conscious, these bicycling paths provide a “green” way to delight in 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 Island by vehicle, biking 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 magnificent environment for the confines of a motor vehicle. Anyone who visits owes it to themselves to try biking on Hilton Head Island, the best way to encounter the island.
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Forest Cove: Forest Cove Forest Cove is a private condominium-style neighborhood situated in Broad Creek Landing on Hilton Head, SC. It is secludedly nestled among tall pines and boasts calming lagoons and a community pool. Other boasts include marsh views.... More On This Community
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Spring Lake Village: HILTON HEAD PLANTATION Spring Lake Village is a private community situated in the Heart of Hilton Head Plantation. One of Hilton Head Island's largest and most age-diverse residential neighborhoods is Hilton Head Island Island Island Island Plantation. Spread over 4,000 ac... More On This Community
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Sun City/Riverbend: SUN CITY/RIVERBEND Sun City Hilton Head Island is located 13 miles west of Hilton Head Island. With 4,000 homes on 4,300 acres, Sun City has attracted retirees to South Carolina from all over the country. The 18-hole Okatie Creek Golf Club--which includes a driving ran... More On This Community
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Sea Pines: SEA PINES Sea Pines Plantation was the first of the modern Hilton Head Island communities and served as the model for the other communities which were to follow. It is the largest of all the Hilton Head Island communities, and boasts two marinas, four miles o... More On This Community
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Baynard Park: Baynard Park Baynard Park is an exclusive, gated community, located off Hwy 278, east of Hwy 170 and the Okatie River. Some of the amenities include swimming pools, a covered pavilion with open fireplace, fitness facility, tennis courts, basketball court and a pl... More On This Community
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Sea Side Villas: FOREST BEACH Sea Side Villas is a private beach community situated in South Forest Beach on Hilton Head, SC.... More On This Community
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Harbourwood Villas: SEA PINES Harbourwood Villas is a private community 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 largest residential and resort ... More On This Community
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The Haven: The Haven The Haven At New Riverside is an active adult community designed for senior lifestyles. This magnificent, picturesque private community is located in the New Riverside meighborhood of Bluffton, SC. The Haven will feature homes with wooded or lagoon... More On This Community
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