Using the former Port Royal Railroad right-of-way now owned by Beaufort-Jasper Water and Sewer Authority, the dedicated trail follows a north–south path from Seabrook to Port Royal while passing through Burton and Beaufort.
Construction of the rail trail began in summer of 2012, with the first segment opening later that year.
The Spanish Moss Trail is a segment of the East Coast Greenway.
[3] Open from dawn to dusk, the 12-feet wide, paved path is available to pedestrians and non-motorized transportation.
The trail features six trailheads with parking and pet waste stations, coastal marsh views and recreational fishing — and two port-a-potty facilities at the Broome Lane, Depot Road trailheads.