Ferry Ride to Bull Island ( Awendaw )
This adventure combines all the best of what Charleston has to offer — a pristine coastal wilderness , a beautiful ferry ride , and a “ boneyard ” beach . Bull Island is part of the 66,267 acre Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge which was established in 1932 as a migratory bird refuge . The 30 minute ferry ride departs from Garris Landing and takes you through salt marsh creeks with plenty of wildlife viewing opportunities . Once on the island enjoy the 16 miles of trails through maritime forest .
Directions from Charleston : Take Hwy 17 N for 10.8 miles to right turn on to Sewee Rd . Head 3.4 miles to right onto Bull Island Rd . Follow this to Garris Landing .
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