The Friends of the Spanish Moss Trail (FSMT) was founded in 2012, by community-minded leaders, as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in Beaufort County by advocating for the development, enhancements and maintenance of the Spanish Moss Trail. The continued success of the Trail is made possible through community partnerships, local government participation, and private support. The FSMT sustainable partnerships and investors include: Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority, Beaufort County, James M. Cox Foundation, BlueCross BlueShield of SC, City of Beaufort, Town of Port Royal, Beaufort Memorial Hospital, private foundations, and a large network of individuals and businesses.
Soon after the FSMT was formed, it partnered with the PATH Foundation of Atlanta, an organization with 25 years of experience building more than 200 miles of trails in the greater Atlanta area. PATH developed a 10-Phase Master Plan for the 14-mile long, beautifully landscaped, 12-foot wide concrete Spanish Moss Trail – designed for the enjoyment of bikers, runners, walkers, fishers, and nature enthusiasts of all stages of life. When the Master Plan is fully implemented, the Trail will connect Port Royal, Beaufort, Burton, Grays Hill and Seabrook – through neighborhoods, parks, water and marsh views, nature preserves, cultural features, historic sites and businesses for recreation, transportation and conservation purposes.
The Friends of the Spanish Moss Trail are dedicated to improving the quality of life in Beaufort County, SC by advocating for the development, enhancements and maintenance of the Spanish Moss Trail.
