Skidaway Island State Park- Big Ferry Interpretive Trail - Member Hike

Hike Name:	Skidaway Island State Park- Big Ferry Interpretive Trail
Country:	United States
State:	Georgia
Nearby Town:	Savannah, Ga
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Directions:	Address/Directions Skidaway Island State Park 52 Diamond Cswy Savannah , GA 31411 Located 15 miles southeast of Savannah on Diamond Causeway. From I-16, exit at I-516 (exit #164A), which turns into DeRenne Avenue. Turn right on Waters Avenue and go straight ahead to Diamond Causeway. Park will be on your left after drawbridge.
Total Hike Distance:	2.70 miles
Hike Difficulty:	Easy
Permit Required:	No
Hike Type:	Roundtrip, Loop Hike
Hike Starts/Ends:	10 DEC 06 1300
Trails Used:	Sandpiper Nature Trail and Bif Ferry Trail.
Backcountry Campsites:	No
Backcountry Water Sources:	Streams, Springs
Management:	State Park Service
Contact Information:	http://gastateparks.org/info/skidaway/
Best Season:	Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Users:	Hikers, Bikers, Dogs
Road Conditions:	Maintained Gravel or Dirt Roads
Hike Summary:	Big Ferry road played a significant role in the history of Skidaway Island. It was the main road leading to Savannah from the island, making it an essential link for farmers to sell their produce and wares. Throughout time many bridges joined Skidaway but were destroyed by fire, natural causes and as a civil defense tactic by the confederate solders during the civil war. At times when there was no bridge, island inhabitants boated from Isle of Hope and got the ferry boat to Savannah from there. 1. Freshwater Slough 2. Shell Middens 3. Liquor Still 4. Earthworks 5. Mortar Battery 6. Saltwater slough 7. Observation tower 8. Alligator Ponds