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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

  • Charleston, South Carolina

    Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site Trail

    1.98 mi / 92 ft gain
    Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Charleston, South Carolina.
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  • Charleston, South Carolina

    West Ashley Greenway

    15.69 mi / 105 ft gain
    West Ashley Greenway is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Charleston, South Carolina.
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  • Charleston, South Carolina

    James Island County Park Trail

    3.53 mi / 75 ft gain
    James Island County Park Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Charleston, South Carolina.
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  • Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

    Arthur Ravenal Junior Bridge Walk

    5.43 mi / 128 ft gain
    Arthur Ravenal Junior Bridge Walk is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
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  • Charleston, South Carolina

    Fort Sumter Interpretative Trail

    0.31 mi / 0 ft gain
    Fort Sumter Interpretative Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Sullivans Island, South Carolina.
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  • Charleston, South Carolina

    Magnolia Gardens

    3.49 mi / 108 ft gain
    Magnolia Gardens is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Charleston, South Carolina.
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  • Charleston, South Carolina

    Walk around Audubon Swamp

    1.3 mi / 0 ft gain
    If 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 ...
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  • Ravenel, South Carolina

    Caw Caw Trail

    3.34 mi / 95 ft gain
    Caw Caw Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Ravenel, South Carolina.
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  • Hollywood, South Carolina

    Dungannon Plantation Yellow Trail

    1.17 mi / 85 ft gain
    Dungannon Plantation Yellow Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Hollywood, South Carolina.
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  • Awendaw, South Carolina

    Kayak Camp on Capers Island

    4.0
    8 mi
    Enjoy 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...
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  • Summerville, South Carolina

    Rosebrock Park - Live Oak Trail

    1.68 mi / 82 ft gain
    Rosebrock Park - Live Oak Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Summerville, South Carolina.
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  • Hollywood, South Carolina

    Meggett County Park Red Trail

    5.02 mi / 171 ft gain
    Meggett County Park Red Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Hollywood, South Carolina.
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  • Moncks Corner, South Carolina

    Cypress Gardens

    2.34 mi / 95 ft gain
    Cypress Gardens is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Moncks Corner, South Carolina.
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  • Edisto Island, South Carolina

    Explore Botany Bay

    5.0
    0.5 mi
    Located 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...
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  • Awendaw, South Carolina

    Explore Bulls Island

    8 mi
    Bulls 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...
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  • Awendaw, South Carolina

    Nebo Nature Trail

    1.66 mi / 79 ft gain
    Nebo Nature Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Awendaw, South Carolina.
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