These caches are dedicated to those of you who want to get off the sidewalk to walk/hike with your best friend. These trails are dog friendly. Please use proper Trail Dog etiquette. Always keep your dog on a leash & make way for other hikers who may not share your love of dogs. Be mindful of the environment and "Leave no Trace".
Located on the south bank of the Great Ogeechee River, Fort McAllister Historic Park is the home of the best-preserved earthwork fortification of the Confederacy. The sand and mud earthworks were attacked seven times by Union ironclads. But they did not fall until captured in 1864 by Gen. William T. Sherman during his infamous March to the Sea. Nestled among giant live oaks and beautiful salt marshes, this park is a quiet location for camping, hiking, fishing and picnicing. Opening in early 2002, the park's new Civil War museum features an interior designed to look like a bombproof, exhibits and artifacts, a video and gift shop.
Nearly 2.5 miles of trails offer great opportunities for bird watching. Painted bunting are most often seen in late spring through summer along the causeway. Bald eagles are most often seen during winter. Ospreys are most often seen in spring and summer. Look for migrating warblers during spring and fall migrations and look for northern harriers winging low over the marsh in winter.
There is a shady picnic area near the park office, bring a bag lunch (& bug spray) & enjoy yourself.
There is a $2 State Park fee (or use your annual pass).
These coordinates take you to the trailhead of the 2.4 mile Redbird Creek Trail. Along the trail is a sign directing you to the observation deck. Email me the number of steps to the top of the deck to receive credit for this find.
For more info on Fort McAllister Historic Park, visit:
Fort McAllister
P.S. If you are collecting benchmarks, there is a geodetic survey marker near the fort. The concrete block for one of the reference markers is actually on the walkway & above the ground.
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