Solo Backpacking on Wild Cumberland Island | 4 Days Hiking in Paradise | Georgia Hiking Trails

Most die hard backpackers have never heard of Cumberland Island and they are missing out. Cumberland Island National Seashore sits just off the coast of Southern Georgia. This 18 mile long paradise offers one of the most unique hiking adventures available in the US. First, Cumberland Island holds the largest old growth Maritime forests in the US. The huge oak trees are unlike anything I've ever seen. walking through these beasts is something out of a fantasy. Second, these amazing forests lead into 17 miles of unspoiled beach that hosts all kinds of wildlife. From wild horses, sea turtles, and even alligators are a common site just behind the dunes. Third, Cumberland Island has some of the richest history that can still be seen today. Most of the island was owned by the Carnegie family during the turn of the century. Ruins of the Dungeness mansion can be toured as well as Plum Orchard, a plantation style home that gives you a glimpse into the past. Join me as I embark on a 4 day backpacking trip to explore this island paradise. I will be camping 3 nights at the following sites: Stafford Beach, Brickhill Bluff, and Yankee Paradise. 00:00 Introduction 00:32 St. Marys and Ferry 03:16 Sea Camp Dock and Storms 04:32 Parallel Trail 06:21 Stafford Camp 07:03 Stafford Beach 09:53 Back at Camp 12:56 Hiking North 16:02 Carol Ruckdeschel 17:03 Break at Brickhill 17:42 First African Baptist Church 19:27 First Horses 20:06 Brickhill Bluff Sunset 21:41 I woke up to Horses 24:10 Plum Orchard 26:37 Plum Orchard Wildlife 28:01 Yankee Paradise 29:01 Duck House Beach 32:53 Hiking to Dungeness Ruins 35:52 Ferry Ride Back 36:39 Outtakes