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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/02/2021
The hiking and historical areas are subject to limited hours and an entrance fee.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/02/2021
Throughout the area are displays of historical pieces relating to the canal's use.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/02/2021
A garden located at the trailhead.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/02/2021
As the area is often used for educational trips and groups, there are informational signs posted along the trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/02/2021
The Ridge Trail is one of the other area trails that forks from the main Canal Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/02/2021
Much of the path is flat easy single track trail through the forest.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/02/2021
Swamps run adjacent to the hiking area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/02/2021
rustic wooden bridges that cross the wetland swamps along the trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/02/2021
Bridge on the Savannah Ogeechee Canal Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/02/2021
The trail reaches the Ogeechee River.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/02/2021
Ogeechee River.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/02/2021
Cypress knees along the hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/02/2021
A bench sits adjacent to the remains of the historic canal.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/02/2021
While there are two parallel paths, one runs alongside the canal route.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/02/2021
Old brickwork on the canal.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/02/2021
Savannah Ogeechee historical canal remains.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/02/2021
Returning on the hike.