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Curry Creek Preserve Factoids:
  • 81 acres
  • 1.5 miles of trails
  • Named after the Curry family, pioneers who settled the area 
  • Purchased in 2002 through the Environmentally Sensitive Lands Protection Program (ESLPP)
  • Variety of habitats - longleaf pine flatwoods, scrub and narrow mangrove fringe along the creek, and pond apple trees

 Trail Map:  https://www.scgov.net/Home/ShowDocument?id=46156
Rules and Regulations:Hours: 
  • 6 AM - sunset
  • No soliciting
  • No open fires
  • No camping
  • No glass or alcohol
  • No motorized vehicles
  • No animals (at Pinebrook Rd. east entrance)
  • No horseback riding (at Albee Farm Rd. west entrance)
  • Dogs must be kept on a hand-held, maximum 6-foot leash (at Albee Farm Rd. west entrance)

Amenities:
  • Canoe/kayak launch (at Albee Farm Rd. west entrance)
  • Interpretive signage
  • Picnic tables
  • Benches
  • Unpaved trails
  • Restrooms and drinking water are not available at this preserve
  • All trails available for hiking and biking

Insider Tips:
  • Limited parking at both entrances
  • All plants and animals are protected - take only photos
  • Wear sunscreen, insect repellent and a hat
  • Carry in and out - water, snacks, toilet paper, sanitizer
  • Seasonally, there may be areas of standing water on the trails
  • From October - May, portions of trails may be closed due to eagle nesting activity

What to Expect:
  • Scenery
  • Wildlife








Male Cardinals (above and below)



Squirrel


Adult White Ibis (front) and Juvenile White Ibis (back)


Juvenile White Ibis


Juvenile Little Blue Heron (in its white phase)







Downy Woodpecker


Female Boat-tailed Grackle

Carolina Wrens


House Finch
White Peacock Butterfly





 

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