Hunter Army Airfiled Canal System - Member Hike

Hike Name:	Hunter Army Airfiled Canal System
Country:	United States
State:	Georgia
Nearby Town:	Savannah
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Directions:	From I-95 take Hwy 204 E, 204 turns into Abercorn Dr. Turn left on Stephenson and enter post. Have photo drivers license and proof of insurance for your vehicle. Be prepared for the car to be searched thoroughly if you are not in the Armed Services. After going into the gate and getting your visitors pass, continue straight until you see Wilson housing on the right and golf course sign on the left. Turn left and follow that road around past the golf course. After you see another newer housing area on the right, continue past the entrance and begin looking for a pond on the right side of the road. Park there and hike the gravel road between the pond and the housing area. You will go down a small hill and then up a small hill. The road will bend to the right, turn left. After a short way you'll see the airfield and some canals. Follow the canal system to the left. Watch out for allgators and snakes! Enjoy!
Total Hike Distance:	6.00 miles
Hike Difficulty:	Easy
Permit Required:	No
Hike Type:	In & Out, Backtrack Hike
Hike Starts/Ends:	Pond parking
Trails Used:	No Name
Backcountry Campsites:	Yes
Backcountry Water Sources:	Streams, Springs
Management:	Other
Contact Information:	Hunter Outdoor Recreation 912-315-9554 Map can be found here, area is H3: http://www.stewart.army.mil/dpw/wildlife/haafhuntzonemap.jpg
Best Season:	Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Users:	Hikers, Bikers, Dogs, ATVs
Road Conditions:	Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads, Maintained Gravel or Dirt Roads, Unmaintained Gravel or Dirt Roads, High Clearance Vehicle Recommended
Hike Summary:	Great hike for seeing wildlife. This hike is on a military reservation so be on your best behavior. The canal system has all kinds of fish, river otters, turtles, hogs, deer, and of course, Mr No Shoulders (snakes) and allgators. We saw 5 alligators about 2-4 ft in length in Jan 07 so you can imagine what they'll be like in the warmer months. Slides are abundant. Great hike for a family, but I'd keep the kids away from the water and any brush. This is one of those hikes in which you may not want to put up with what it's going to take to get on the base and complete the hike. If you aren't up to it, I'd highly recommend Savannah Wildlife Refuge or Wassaw Island National Wildlife Refure (must have a boat to get to Wassaw NWR). Also, I won't be bringing my little one out to this area anymore unless we are in my truck as it's not worth the risk.