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Big Ferry Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Running trail in Savannah, Georgia · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 6 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Big Ferry Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Big Ferry Trailhead
“BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO VISIT♥️❣️♥️ ITS NOTHING BUT NATURE YOUR SURROUNDED BY THE WHOLE ENTIRE TIME YOUR THERE AND ITS JUST BEAUTIFUL ♥️❣️♥️”
This trail is very beautiful with very immersive natural environment. Wildlife is very abundant and is definitely worth a visit
Went a little late in the day, around noon, so it was a bit warm. Go early in the morning if you can! Nice long walk with a well-groomed, wide trail. It had rained a lot recently so the trails were a little muddy. It was beautiful though, great exercise!
I love going here and walking a loop or two. It does get hot in some stretches with no coverage from the sun, but there’s shade too. Some beautiful views from the tower! As long as you’re cautious of alligators and respect wildlife, it’s a well maintained little trail with benches to rest at and gorgeous scenery!
Met my brother in law and his family out there for a night-time walk through the woods. We've been out to SISP many times but the woods at night are quite different for sure! If you go at night, of course take flashlights and bug spray, but be cautious of tree roots along the trails which are easy to trip over.
Trail conditions & character
“BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO VISIT♥️❣️♥️ ITS NOTHING BUT NATURE YOUR SURROUNDED BY THE WHOLE ENTIRE TIME YOUR THERE AND ITS JUST BEAUTIFUL ♥️❣️♥️”
“If you go at night, of course take flashlights and bug spray, but be cautious of tree roots along the trails which are easy to trip over.”
Plan your run at Big Ferry Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Distance6 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitegastateparks.org
- Phone(912) 598-2300
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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