Hilton Head: Alder Lane
About
Alder Lane is a public beach access point on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, managed by the Town of Hilton Head Island and about 4 miles from the town of Hilton Head Island. It offers parking, restrooms and lifeguards, and the access is accessible. A fee is charged. For comfortable weather, consider late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 84°F and October highs near 79°F. July and August run hotter, with typical highs around 90°F. Several short trails sit close by. Rookery Point Trail is 0.7 miles away and Shell Ring Trail is 0.9 miles away. Boggy Cut Trail and Fish Island Trail are both about 1.1 miles off, so a beach visit can easily pair with a walk.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Parking
Lot
Fee
Paid parking
Restrooms
Yes
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Hilton Head: Alder Lane
South Carolina
Data: South Carolina Department of Environmental Services, beach access points. Source metadata · Official page
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Oct–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–84°F and lows of 41–66°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Beaufort Wwtp, SC weather station, 18 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan61° high41° low
- Feb64° high44° low
- Mar72° high49° low
- Apr77° high56° low
- May84° high66° low
- Jun89° high72° low
- Jul91° high75° low
- Aug90° high75° low
- Sep86° high70° low
- Oct79° high61° low
- Nov70° high51° low
- Dec62° high44° low
Nearby
- Rookery Point TrailHiking0.7 mi
- Shell Ring TrailHiking0.9 mi
- Boggy Cut TrailHiking1.1 mi
- Fish Island TrailHiking1.1 mi
- Bridle TrailHiking1.3 mi
- Rice Dike TrailHiking1.4 mi
- Pinckney Island Access TrailHiking8.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
