Robert McCorkle Trail

The Robert McCorkle Bike Trail weaves its way around Wilmington Island, connecting residential neighborhoods and commercial districts. Joggers, runners, and bikers all share the oak-lined trail. Heading southwest from Highway 80 along Johnny Mercer Boulevard, the McCorkle Trail passes several communities on wide paved sidewalks before turning onto Walthour Road.

After a short ride down Walthour Road, the trail continues along Concord Road. Here, the trail passes Chatham County Parks Abolt-O’Brien Park and Charlie Brooks Sports Complex. Both sites have restroom facilities and offer areas for rest and regrouping.

After winding through several neighborhoods, the McCorkle Trail continues down Wilmington Island Road. The 3.4-mile trail concludes alongside the stately Savannah Country Club. A leg trail down Cromwell Road adds .37 miles to the path.

The trail is named in honor of Robert L. McCorkle, Jr. A longtime member of Bull Street Baptist Church, Mr. McCorkle was a United Way volunteer, former Treasurer and President of the Kiwanis Club of Savannah, a former Vice-President and Board Member of the Family Counseling Center of Savannah, Inc., and was honored by the West Broad Street YMCA in appreciation for his friendship and support.

He was twice a member of the Committee to Screen Applicants for County Administrator of Chatham County, a member of the Chatham Urban Transportation Study Policy Committee, Chairman of the Chatham Urban Transportation Study Citizens Advisory Committee from 1989 to 1994, and former Treasurer of the Committee to Pass Local Option Sales Tax for Road Projects. In 1985, he was honored by the Chatham County Commission for its appreciation of his Voluntary Services.

Know Before You Go:

Address: Wilmington Island

Hours: 8 a.m. to dusk, seven days a week

Pet Policy: Dogs are allowed if on a leash no longer than six feet.  Owners must clean up after their dogs and must not leave dogs unattended at any time in or near the park. Pets are not allowed in park buildings, on athletic fields, or courts.

Service Animals: Allowed when serving in a working capacity in accordance with the Revised Americans with Disabilities Act Service Animal Requirements.

Reservations: To reserve a park amenity, call Chatham County Parks and Recreation’s main office weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.: 912-652-6780.