| Riding a bicycle may not be the first thing you | | | | island's public paths include shared pathways for |
| associate with Hilton Head Island, but the truth is | | | | pedestrians and bicycles as well as bike lanes on |
| that biking has been a part of the vision for the | | | | major roads. These bike trails lead to numerous |
| island since modern development began. The | | | | public parks and amenities, including access to |
| island's path to development started with | | | | some of the island's miles of beautiful beaches. |
| construction of amenities such as golf courses, | | | | These paths are open to all, residents and visitors |
| tennis courts, and bike trails with the idea that | | | | alike. |
| communities would spring up around these | | | | The two systems of Hilton Head bike paths make |
| amenities. Because of this there is a large and | | | | the island one of the most bicycle-friendly areas in |
| ever-growing network of paths that can be | | | | the nation. They are perfect for anyone looking |
| enjoyed by visitors and residents alike. | | | | to explore the island's natural beauty, and can |
| Because the many island bike paths have been | | | | serve those looking to get some exercise as well |
| around as long as modern development, it is very | | | | as those wanting an alternate, |
| common for island residents to be enthusiastic | | | | environmentally-friendly way to get to the island's |
| bike riders. Approximate half of the 100 miles of | | | | parks, beaches, and other amenities. |
| Hilton Head bike trails are located in the island's | | | | For those visitors who would prefer not to |
| gated communities. These paths are for the use | | | | transport their own bikes to Hilton Head, there |
| of community residents and visitors who are | | | | are many island businesses offering bike rentals. |
| staying within one of the community's hotel | | | | Even people who aren't normally able to go biking |
| resorts, rental houses, or timeshares. | | | | where they live can enjoy the miles of paths on |
| In addition to the privately held bike passageways | | | | the island by taking advantage of the many bike |
| in Hilton Head's gated communities, there are | | | | rental options available to them. |
| another 50 miles of bike paths on public lands. The | | | | |