Battery Thomson – Fort Moultrie Cannons loop from South Carolina National Guard

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Battery Thomson – Fort Moultrie Cannons loop from South Carolina National Guard

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Battery Thomson – Fort Moultrie Cannons loop from South Carolina National Guard

01:57

33.8km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.3 km for 161 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.41 km

Sullivan's Island

Highlight • Settlement

Sullivan's Island, located off the South Carolina coast, is a barrier island with a layered history that extends beyond military events. Not only has it played a pivotal role in …

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9.92 km

Battery Thomson Fort is an interesting historic artillery battery here on Sullivan's Island. It is one of three batteries stretching from Fort Moultrie to the eastern end of the Island. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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10.4 km

Charleston Light (Sullivan's Island Lighthouse)

Highlight • Monument

Charleston Light, or otherwise known as Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse, has guided mariners into the harbor since 1962. It is a very distinctive lighthouse with an unusual design. It is part …

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11.4 km

Sullivan Island’s Nature Trail

Highlight • Trail

12.2 km

Fort Sumter & Fort Moultrie National Historical Park Visitor Center

Highlight • Historical Site

The Fort Sumter & Fort Moultrie National Historical Park Visitor Center serves as a gateway to two significant Civil War sites in Charleston, South Carolina. Focused on preserving the region's …

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12.2 km

Fort Moultrie Cannons

Highlight • Historical Site

The Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park Visitor Center is a brilliant historical visit. Fort Moultrie comprises a series of citadels that were constructed with the purpose of …

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33.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

13.4 km

4.85 km

149 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.3 km

15.1 km

331 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Sunday 11 October

27°C

21°C

89 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Comments

March 14, 2024,Mount Pleasant nach Isle of Palms

Today's day tour takes us from Mt. Pleasant to Sullivan's Island and then to the Ilse of Palms. Both islands are located on the Atlantic Ocean, are classified as Sea Islands, and form the northeastern part of Charleston Bay, one of the few deep-water ports in the southern United States.

The islands have been a popular holiday destination for locals …

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