| Jekyll Island is a haven for the weary, a beach | | | | additional opportunities for fun and discovery. |
| home-away-from-home for budget-minded folks from | | | | The Mid-Island Forest Trail cuts cross-country from |
| Florida to Canada and points west. The island boasts | | | | Ben Fortson Parkway, through maritime forest, past |
| attractions running from the wet and wild Summer | | | | isolated salt marsh and pond environments (where you |
| Waves Water Park to the beauty and serenity of | | | | might spot an alligator or a king fisher), before ending |
| Driftwood Beach to the historic majesty of the | | | | at the Historic District. Rest up at Cafe Solterra, and |
| Millionaire's Village. | | | | renew your energy with a Big Cookie. |
| And all points are connected and readily reachable by | | | | Another woods trail runs from the back of the Horton |
| the system of bike trails that criss-cross Jekyll Island | | | | House ruins and ends at Old Plantation Road. It's a |
| like arteries in a circulation system., carrying the | | | | little-known trail where you navigate a sandy track |
| life-blood of this quiant barrier island - you, your friends | | | | through forest that's habitat for deer, raccoon, squirrel, |
| and families, and fellow adventurers. | | | | and rabbit - maybe even Sasquatch. |
| There are several types of bike trails you can explore. | | | | Shark's Tooth Beach Trail can be accessed at the trail |
| 1) The Paved Trails - | | | | head just to the left of Summer Waves. The trail is |
| Most of the bike trails are paved, and wind all around | | | | about a mile long, and winds through open spaces |
| the island, leading to and penetrating through most | | | | surrounded by salt marsh and treed hammocks to |
| areas of interest. | | | | wind up on the river side of the island, where, at low |
| You can bike with your kids for miles along a beach | | | | tide, you can search for sharks teeth. |
| trail overlooking the Atlantic. Stop off at Blackbeard's | | | | 3) Create Your Own Bike Excursions - |
| Restaurant for a snack and a cool drink. | | | | You don't have to stay on established trails. Jekyll |
| Explore the South Loop, and make a point to explore | | | | Island's streets are flat and invite easy riding. There are |
| Glory Boardwalk, and the beach where the civil war | | | | also a few more cut-throughs, sandy short cuts from |
| movie "Glory" was filmed. This section will also take | | | | Riverview Drive to Beachview Drive, along the South |
| you past the aforementioned Summer Waves Water | | | | Loop. |
| Park. | | | | Or, if you want, ride your bike along the beach. You'll |
| Seek out hidden spots, shops, and restaurants as well | | | | need your own bike for this, as rentals aren't allowed |
| as view the historic cottages of millionaires past on the | | | | on the beach. Be sure to wash your bike down with |
| maze of trails within the Historic District. The Jekyll | | | | fresh water after your ride. |
| Island Club Hotel is located here, as well as Jekyll | | | | Bring your dog - Jekyll Island allows dogs on the beach |
| Island's temporary Convention Center (serving | | | | if they're leashed and under a responsible owners |
| conventioner's needs while their new state-of-the-art | | | | control. This means picking up after your pooch, too. |
| Convention Center, due for completion in 2012, is under | | | | You can rent all kinds of bikes, from cruisers to kid's |
| construction). | | | | rides to four-seater surreys, as well as accessories. |
| The Golf Course Loop takes you past Oleander, Pine | | | | Try area hotels, the Bike Barn adjacent to the Jekyll |
| Lakes, and Indian Mound Golf Courses, as well as the | | | | Island Mini-golf Course, or Wheel Fun Rentals, located |
| Jekyll Island Tennis Center. | | | | at the Days Inn and Suites. |
| Zip along the Intra-coastal Waterway, visit the Horton | | | | It's fun to explore Jekyll Island as a family. Whether |
| House ruins, and check out Driftwood Beach from the | | | | tooling along a sandy beach, lazily winding among |
| North Loop Trail. | | | | ancient live oaks, or riding through a salt marsh |
| 2) Off-shoot Trails - | | | | paradise, Jekyll Island is the perfect place for that |
| These trails cut off from the paved loops, opening up | | | | perfect family vacation - brought to you by bicycle! |