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Hike through Phinizy Swamp

Augusta, Georgia

5.0/5
based on 3 reviews

Details

Distance

2 miles

Elevation Gain

20 ft

Route Type

Loop

Description

Added by Matt Van Swol

Phinizy Swamp is one of Augusta’s hidden treasure troves of adventure. People that have lived in Augusta for years are shocked that a place this beautiful and unique exists minutes away from the downtown area!

Phinizy offers miles of nature trails around the swamp and an expansive wooden boardwalk that allows visitors to walk the 100 meters across the swampy water. If you get lucky, you may see some of the resident beavers, alligators, and bobcats in their natural habitats. The narrow trails through the woods around the swamp also expand into beautiful open fields of marshy grass and blue heron nesting grounds, which can easily be hiked in under an hour.  Be sure to bring a pack dinner and arrive near golden hour to watch the sunset from their vaulted pavilion above the swamp. Phinizy Swamp is open 365 days a year, free to the public from dawn till dusk, and the visitors center is open on Saturdays and Sundays. 

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Features

Fitness
Chillin
Photography
Hiking
Bathrooms
Dog Friendly
Easy Parking
Family Friendly
Forest
Groups
Lake
Picnic Area
River
Romantic
Scenic
Wildflowers
Wildlife
ADA Accessible

Hike through Phinizy Swamp Reviews

Definitely well kept. Plenty of wildlife to observe, to include the alligators!

This park is very well maintained and it is absolutely gorgeous. I plan on revisiting as often as possible!!

Surprising to find such a beautiful place in Augusta! Trails are great and the boardwalk is beautiful.

Leave No Trace

Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and follow local regulations. Please explore responsibly!

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