The Best Hiking in Lexington

I started exploring this park when I was about 14 years old. My mom was a huge fan of the park and took us to it as kids. However, I did not realize that there was a path until I was roughly 20 years old. That path is beautiful. It is a paved loop that covers about 0.4 miles. There are smaller pa...

This tucked away trail is well-hidden. I actually needed air in my tire and this was the closest gas station. As I was circling the parking lot to see if they had an air pump, I saw there was a sign that read "14 Creek Mile Trail". As I'm an adventure lover, I immediately parked my car and follow...

Saluda Shoals Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Columbia, South Carolina.

Firebreak Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Columbia, South Carolina.

Firebreak, Stewardship, Midlands Mountain Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Columbia, South Carolina.

Midlands Mountain Trail to Harbison Bluff is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Columbia, South Carolina.

Columbia Canal and Broad River Via River Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Columbia, South Carolina.

Stewardship Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Irmo, South Carolina.

Three Rivers Greenway Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near West Columbia, South Carolina.

This 306-acre preserve is known for its unique sandstone formations, such as the upside-down pyramid-like Peachtree Rock. The preserve also has a 20-ft waterfall, Hunt Creek Falls. Explore the park at will along its 7.5 miles of trail – a trail map can be found here.

This park is located alongside of the Columbia Water Treatment Facility. You are able to walk on the paved path that has mile markers every 1/4 of a mile. Or, you can hike along one of the nature trails placed throughout the park that run right alongside the river. Bikes are allowed anywhere alon...

Peachtree Rock is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Lexington, South Carolina.

Cayce Riverwalk is a 6.5 mile out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near West Columbia, South Carolina.

Little Gap Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Prosperity, South Carolina.

This trail is a short 2.5 mile loop through what used to be the Guinard Clay Quarry in West Columbia, SC. The old pits from which clay used to be harvested have formed a bunch of ponds which attract wildlife. There are alligators in this area as well as deer, hogs, bobcats, snakes, turtles and bi...

Guignard Clay Quarry Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near West Columbia, South Carolina.