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Earth Day Nature Trail
4.3 ★★★★☆ 100 Google reviews · Running trail in Brunswick, Georgia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Earth Day Nature Trail'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.
Short marsh preserve featuring a boardwalk, viewing tower and picnic tables.
What runners say about Earth Day Nature Trail
“I ended up saving 3 little crabs from inside a beer can some jerk left on the trail 😡 but it's beautiful and well kept!”
“It is centrally located & Easy to access, perfect for families with small children or novice hikers to get great views of the marsh.”
“Not only was it beyond peaceful and absolutely breathtaking we were able to walk down into the marsh and watch the coastal college students measuring the periwinkle snail.”
“Fun easy trail with great views.”
Arrived late morning Sunday May 14, 2023. It was a really lovely day the wind was breezy and the air warm but not hot of humid. It's a short trail that due to the constant breeze was sand gnat free but under other conditions the sand gnats could be troublesome.
This is a great, well-maintained trail in Glynn county. It is centrally located & Easy to access, perfect for families with small children or novice hikers to get great views of the marsh. There are several picnic areas, benches, and observation towers/platforms. There is also a covered shelter at the beginning.
Upon arriving in the parking lot the entrance is located to the left of the Coast Guard headquarters. There are benches, a picnic area, and covered gazebo. The trail itself is very short but very lovely. It is a nice respite from the surrounding city.
This trail is really peaceful, educational and it isn't very long. There's benches to sit and enjoy the views, a watch tower too! I ended up saving 3 little crabs from inside a beer can some jerk left on the trail 😡 but it's beautiful and well kept!
Trail conditions & character
“It is centrally located & Easy to access, perfect for families with small children or novice hikers to get great views of the marsh.”
“Not only was it beyond peaceful and absolutely breathtaking we were able to walk down into the marsh and watch the coastal college students measuring the periwinkle snail.”
“Upon arriving in the parking lot the entrance is located to the left of the Coast Guard headquarters.”
Plan your run at Earth Day Nature Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitegoldenisles.com
- Phone(912) 264-7218
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–8:30 PM |
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