Hike a Nature Trail

Stretch your legs and identify plant species on Fort Frederica's nature trail.

NPS Photo

History buffs and nature-seekers alike can find their slice of the Frederica pie. A few miles of nature trails surround the town site and provide the opportunity to stretch your legs. Hike through a maritime forest with mix of oak, pine, and palmetto. Numbered posts identify plant species and other natural features. Be sure to pick up a Nature Trail brochure at the visitor center or trailhead to follow along. The first marked post is located near the fort at the end of Broad Street. Before entering the fort, turn left, and follow the Frederica River heading south.

Bring your pet with you on your nature walk. Just be sure to have them leashed and pick up after them. Doggy bags are located on the park grounds.

Fort Frederica's grounds and trail network are open from sunrise to sunset. The visitor center parking lot, however, is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A trailhead on Stevens Road provides access to Fort Frederica's trail network as well. Pick up a park map and nature trail brochure here and begin your exploration of the grounds.

Details

Activity

Hiking

Pets Allowed

Yes

Please have pets on a leash and pick up after them. There are doggy bag stations located on the grounds.

Activity Fee

No

Fort Frederica National Monument is a fee free park.

Reservations

No

Season

Year Round

Time of Day

The grounds of Fort Frederica National Monument can be accessed from sunrise to sunset. The automatic park gate for the visitor parking area will be open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 

Accessibility Information

Nature trails at Fort Frederica National Monument vary in surface from grass, sand, or dirt. There may be exposed tree roots along the trails.