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Jekyll Island

Driftwood Beach – The Horton House loop from Jekyll Island

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Glynn County

Jekyll Island

Driftwood Beach – The Horton House loop from Jekyll Island

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Driftwood Beach – The Horton House loop from Jekyll Island

05:34

22.1km

30m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

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7.20 km

Driftwood Beach

Highlight • Beach

Tones of dead trees ley on this beach. It makes a great place for otherworldly pictures. Kids love to play on the sand between the trees. Look for the giant …

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9.03 km

The Horton House

Highlight • Historical Site

The Horton House is the ruins of a historic two-story home from the 18th century. It was a tabby house with the ruins of an old brewery. There are quite …

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15.0 km

Jekyll Island Clubhouse

Highlight • Historical Site

Luxury Resort Hotel since 1985
(1886: private club)

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15.4 km

Jekyll Island Historic District

Highlight • Historical Site

You can see "cottage" built around 1900 from some of the wealthiest families of the time as part of the Jekyll Island Club. If you take a trolley tour, you will be guided through one of the cottages.

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22.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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11.7 km

9.02 km

801 m

530 m

Surfaces

17.9 km

1.41 km

1.30 km

931 m

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Driftwood Beach – The Horton House loop from Jekyll Island

Driftwood Beach

The Horton House

Jekyll Island Clubhouse

Jekyll Island Historic District

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