Friends of the Spanish Moss Trail

06/06/2026

Today, Saturday, June 6 is National Trails Day! The Spanish Moss Trail is a registered experience and we hope you will get out there and enjoy this beautiful Lowcountry day!

06/03/2026

June is here! This Saturday, June 6 is National Trails Day and South Carolina, Beaufort County, City of Beaufort and Town of Port Royal have all declared June as "Trails Month". A month with beautiful summer weather and new sections available to enjoy. Get out there and explore the Lowcountry's crown jewel, the Spanish Moss Trail! To learn more visit us at

The Spanish Moss Trail is a renowned 10-mile paved trail in Beaufort, SC. Our 501(c)3 assists with trail upkeep, protections, and more. Download our app today!

04/17/2026

The Friends of the Spanish Moss Trail are pleased to announce that the Spanish Moss Trail’s Port Royal Crossing Project is now open for public enjoyment. Beaufort County has completed this highly-anticipated section that extends the Trail across Ribaut Road to Ritter Circle. This important section allows Trail users to connect to the Town of Port Royal's quieter street grid until the future extension of the Trail formally connects to the Sands Beach.

Please note that while this new section is open to the public, the Town of Port Royal is still completing the resurfacing of the old driveway at Ritter Circle. While this work is underway, Trail users should use caution (if on a bike, you will want to walk this gravel area until it is paved). In addition, the Town of Port Royal Police are currently using their radars to slow traffic down at this new crossing where there is a new HAWK signal. Their presence will be there for a couple of weeks to help raise awareness and change the speed behavior of drivers along this corridor.

04/17/2026

The Friends of the Spanish Moss Trail are pleased to announce that the Spanish Moss Trail’s Port Royal Crossing Project is now open for the public enjoyment. Beaufort County has completed this highly-anticipated section that extends the Trail across Ribaut Road to Ritter Circle. This important section allows Trail users to connect to the Town of Port Royal's quieter street grid until the future extension of the Trail formally connects to the Sands Beach.

Please note that while this new section is open to the public, the Town of Port Royal is still completing the resurfacing of the old driveway at Ritter Circle. While this work is underway, Trail users should use caution (if on a bike, you will want to walk this gravel area until it is paved). In addition, the Town of Port Royal Police are currently using their radars to slow traffic down at this new crossing where there is a new HAWK signal. Their presence will be there for a couple of weeks to help raise awareness and change the speed behavior of drivers along this corridor.

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04/03/2026

We are pleased to announce that 22 new trees have been replanted after Dominion Energy's required removal of our Hermitage/Fripp Street Tree Grove. We appreciate all who worked hard to advocate for the best possible outcome -- our Gift of a Tree donors, City of Beaufort Leadership and Public Works, our master arborist Michael Murphy, our State representatives, Dominion's leadership, and especially to the staff and board of the Friends of the Spanish Moss Trail who have worked for 16 months on this solution. We know these new trees will beautify the Trail for generations to come. What a beautiful weekend to get out on the Trail!

02/12/2026

Wonderful day on the Spanish Moss Trail for the Grand Opening of the Downtown Beaufort Connector and our new National Designation as a Kids in Parks TRACK Trail!

02/12/2026

02/10/2026

Join the Friends of the Spanish Moss Trail, Beaufort County and the City of Beaufort for our Grand Opening Event this Thursday celebrating two important Spanish Moss Trail milestones. Come enjoy refreshments at 10:30am inside the Depot Building and program starting at 11:00am.

01/31/2026

Join the Friends of the Spanish Moss Trail, Beaufort County and the City of Beaufort to celebrate two exciting milestones for the Spanish Moss Trail and our community.

01/07/2026

“Ten miles of the planned 16 have been built, so there’s still a long way to go,” Sissy points out. But the work is paying off. “More than a quarter of those enjoying the Spanish Moss Trail are visitors to the area, helping fuel the economy. This is a big deal, and has been an intentional strategy by our nonprofit for more than a decade.”

Read more about the Spanish Moss Trail at the link 🔗⤵️

https://www.beaufortlifestyle.com/2026/01/01/spanish-moss-trail/