Georgia · National Seashore trail

Nightingale Trail - Stop 15 Muscadine Grape

in Georgia · centroid 31 mi from Jacksonville

Muscadine Grape “Vitus rotundifolia” This common vine is located directly behind the marker and hangs from the tree overhead. Its drooping aerial roots are a conspicuous tangle in the canopy. Edible fruits ripen in July and August and provide food for wildlife such as raccoon, turkey and armadillos.

States: Georgia
Trail type: National Seashore trail
Centroid nearest city: Jacksonville, FL · 31 mi · ~55 min drive
Centroid coords: 30.7549°, -81.4682°

About Cumberland Island National Seashore

National Seashore

This trail is inside Cumberland Island National Seashore, a national seashore managed by the U.S. National Park Service. Conditions, road status, trail closures, and reservation requirements are published on the park's NPS page — check it before driving in, especially in winter or during major weather events.

Entrance fee: $15 per vehicle (verify current rate on the park page). An America the Beautiful annual pass ($80) covers entrance to all NPS units.

Official NPS trail page: https://www.nps.gov/places/nightingale-trail-stop-15-muscadine-grape.htm

Park homepage: https://www.nps.gov/cuis/index.htm

Plan your hike

Practical notes

Maps + permits: long-distance trails like this often require permits for through-hiking, backcountry camping, or specific sections (especially in National Parks). Check with the maintaining organisation listed above and the relevant land manager before booking travel.

Water + supplies: water sources vary seasonally on most U.S. trails. Carry a filter and consult current trail-condition reports — through-hiker journals (PCT-L, AT Reddit, etc.) and the maintaining organisation publish regular updates.

When to go: hiking seasons vary widely with elevation, latitude, and snowpack. Through-hikers traditionally start the AT in March-April (Springer northbound) and the PCT in late April (Campo northbound). High-elevation western trails (CDT, JMT, Wonderland) generally aren't passable until July.

If you've hiked Nightingale Trail - Stop 15 Muscadine Grape and have current notes (water sources, trail closures, permit changes), tell us at /contact — we update pages as we learn.

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