The Best Hiking in Charleston
Looking for the best hiking in Charleston? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Charleston. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top hiking spots in and near Charleston
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Charleston, South Carolina
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site Trail
1.98 mi / 92 ft gainCharles Towne Landing State Historic Site Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Charleston, South Carolina.Read more -
Charleston, South Carolina
West Ashley Greenway
15.69 mi / 105 ft gainWest Ashley Greenway is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Charleston, South Carolina.Read more -
Charleston, South Carolina
James Island County Park Trail
3.53 mi / 75 ft gainJames Island County Park Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Charleston, South Carolina.Read more -
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Arthur Ravenal Junior Bridge Walk
5.43 mi / 128 ft gainArthur Ravenal Junior Bridge Walk is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.Read more -
Charleston, South Carolina
Fort Sumter Interpretative Trail
0.31 mi / 0 ft gainFort Sumter Interpretative Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Sullivans Island, South Carolina.Read more -
Charleston, South Carolina
Magnolia Gardens
3.49 mi / 108 ft gainMagnolia Gardens is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Charleston, South Carolina.Read more -
Charleston, South Carolina
Walk around Audubon Swamp
1.3 mi / 0 ft gainIf visiting Magnolia Plantation and Gardens for the day, consider paying the extra $8 admission to walk around the Audubon Swamp Garden. Parking for these gardens is on the way out of Magnolia Plantation on the left side. The trail begins to the left side of the parking area, and you will have ...Read more -
Ravenel, South Carolina
Caw Caw Trail
3.34 mi / 95 ft gainCaw Caw Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Ravenel, South Carolina.Read more -
Hollywood, South Carolina
Dungannon Plantation Yellow Trail
1.17 mi / 85 ft gainDungannon Plantation Yellow Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Hollywood, South Carolina.Read more -
Awendaw, South Carolina
Kayak Camp on Capers Island
4.08 miEnjoy a relaxing adventure by paddling to Capers Island for a day trip or overnight. Located across the Copahee Sound just North of Charleston, South Carolina, Capers Island is located on the Atlantic Ocean next to Dewees Island. If you don't have your own kayak, you can rent one from Nature Ad...Read more -
Summerville, South Carolina
Rosebrock Park - Live Oak Trail
1.68 mi / 82 ft gainRosebrock Park - Live Oak Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Summerville, South Carolina.Read more -
Hollywood, South Carolina
Meggett County Park Red Trail
5.02 mi / 171 ft gainMeggett County Park Red Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Hollywood, South Carolina.Read more -
Moncks Corner, South Carolina
Cypress Gardens
2.34 mi / 95 ft gainCypress Gardens is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Moncks Corner, South Carolina.Read more -
Edisto Island, South Carolina
Explore Botany Bay
5.00.5 miLocated approximately 45 miles south of historic Charleston, SC, this 4,600-acre Plantation Heritage Preserve is on Edisto Island. Already when approaching the Botany Bay Plantation, you are astonished by the magnificent avenue of oaks which prompts many visitors to pull over and take a photo. Co...Read more -
Awendaw, South Carolina
Explore Bulls Island
8 miBulls Island is located just 20 miles away from America's #1 small city - Charleston, South Carolina. However, Bulls Island isn't just for anyone, but those who want the chance to get away to an uninhabited island and a Class 1 Wilderness Area. The rewards include numerous kinds of wildlife, a lo...Read more -
Awendaw, South Carolina
Nebo Nature Trail
1.66 mi / 79 ft gainNebo Nature Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Awendaw, South Carolina.Read more