Old Drake Nature Trail
Difficulty level: 1
Location:
Turn off Seabrook Island Road onto Old Drake Drive. This road forms a loop with Seabrook Island Road The trail is on the outside of the loop, between Old Drake Court and the southern intersection of Old Drake Drive with Seabrook Island Road. Parking is just along Old Drake Drive.
Trail Description:
This is the shortest trail. It provides easy access to 2 benches for sitting and enjoying the tranquility of the salt marsh. The trail is in the shape of an L. It goes through Loblolly pines and skirts the salt marsh before ending at clearly marked private property and the equestrian trail. At this point, just retrace your steps. Take the time to relax on one of the benches and listen for the sounds of pistol shrimp snapping and oysters clapping. Don't walk on the equestrian trail - it is not a place for people on foot, especially since the pine needles muffle the sound of a horse's hooves and both of you may get a surprise!