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Hilton Head Island Bike Trails & Maps

There’s no better way to experience Hilton Head Island than by bike. From scenic coastal roads to winding, tree-lined paths, Hilton Head’s extensive bike trail network makes cycling one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to explore the island.

BIKE THE BEACH

Start by browsing our selection of bike rentals in Hilton Head Island, SC at the Hilton Head Outfitters. We offer bikes for every member of your family and can get you set up with everything you’ll need from helmets to maps.

Get a feel for your bike on the path along Ocean Lane Drive. Stick to the dedicated bike path, it’s safer and makes for better views. If you want to stop to take a photo, just pull over to the side so other cyclists can pass on the left.

There are beach access points all along Ocean Lane Drive, making it easy to take your cycling adventure from the path to the shore. Bikes can be ridden on the packed sand, especially at low tide, so take a leisurely ride along the beach and enjoy one of the best ways to see Hilton Head Island.

The trick to beach riding is not to try and go too fast–probably best if you’re just starting out, anyway. Take in the atmosphere Hilton Head Island as you wind up the beach to find a good spot for that take-out lunch from Big Jim’s you packed in the bike’s basket.

OVER 200 MILES OF PATHWAY

Hilton Head Island is completely connected by bike paths. Many follow main roads providing cyclists a safe, quick way to get around the island. From the Outfitters by the beach, head on the paths along Queens Folly Road and under the highway to Shelter Cove Harbour and Marina.

This is a great spot for lunch or evening entertainment and it’s only a short bike away. Lock your bike in one of the many bike racks and head off for some shopping, or to ride a jet pack, at the marina.

At Shelter Cove, you’ll find your first pathway kiosk. These kiosks are located throughout Hilton Head Island and connect you to the rest of the trail network with maps and local information. From here, you’re connected to the island’s main cycling network.

Now it’s time to experience the lowcountry. Take a proper bike trip north along the William Hilton Parkway, onto Marshlands Drive, then turn right onto Leg O Mutton Road, which takes you up a winding path on a lovely, quiet, wooded ride through the heart of Hilton Head Island’s amazing ecosystem.

From there, bear left and go under the highway and you’ll find the Honey Horn park and the Coastal Discovery Museum, both great ways to get close to the island’s nature. Or bear right and turn at Beach City Road to pass under the live oak canopy and into old Mitchelville.