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The Friends of the Spanish Moss Trail was founded in 2012, by former general manager of Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority Dean Moss and other community-minded leaders, as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in Beaufort County, SC by advocating for the development, enhancements and maintenance of the Spanish Moss Trail. The continued success of the Trail is made possible through community partnerships, local government participation, and private support from people like you.
The Friends are governed by an active Board of Directors, led by Volunteer Executive Director Dean Moss and managed by Director of Advancement Sissy Perryman - who is dedicated to the Trail’s fundraising efforts, grant management and developing strategies to increase the reputation and awareness of the Spanish Moss Trail.
Latest News
Port Royal Crossing Construction Coming Summer 2025
The Friends of the Spanish Moss Trail are pleased to announce that the Port Royal Crossing project has gone out to bid by Beaufort County. This highly-anticipated section will extend the Trail across Ribaut Road to Ritter Circle allowing Trail users to connect to the Town’s street grid. We expect construction to begin this summer and for it to be open to the public in the late Fall 2025.
Anticipated Trail Repairs Coming After
Dominion Energy's Transmission Line Project
Dominion Energy has completed their scheduled work along the Spanish Moss Trail to provide safe and reliable energy to Northern Beaufort County. Dominion has been a collaborative partner with the Friends of the Spanish Moss Trail, and prior to their work, the energy company anticipated and committed to all needed repairs along the Trail impacted by their work. We do not anticipate that the Trail will have any closures during these repairs and expect repairs them to be completed later this spring.
New Fishing and Viewing Extensions Complete
at the Popular Mather Trestle
We are excited to announce that Beaufort County has completed their two-month project of repairs and design improvements to the Spanish Moss Trail’s Mather Trestle – located near the Technical College of the Lowcountry. This County-funded project was completed on time and re-opened this popular section at the beginning of July. The improvements include repairs to the infrastructure and extend both fishing and viewing areas. These enhancements are proving to be very popular allowing people who want to fish to get off the Trail without creating obstructions. There are also two new bump outs extending the areas where other Trail users can stop to enjoy the views of the beautiful Lowcountry. We want to extend our appreciation to the County for their continued investment in this important community asset and to their contractor, O'Quinn Marine Construction, for their excellent and timely work.
We Made the Cover!
Rails to Trails Conservancy: Southeast Guidebook
We are very pleased to announce that the Spanish Moss Trail is featured on the cover of the new Rails to Trails Conservancy’s Southeast Guide Book – purchased by a million people a year who want to learn how to explore the best Trails in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. The FSMT pitched this to the RTC last year and we are glad they agree that our Trail is one of the most beautiful trails to visit in the Southeast. How special to have this incredible path right here for us all to enjoy!
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