South Carolina
Top Spots in and near South Carolina
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Gadsden, South Carolina
Kayak Cedar Creek at Congaree NP
4.5This river has several points throughout the park where you can launch your kayaks and canoes. The river is marked with mile markers along the way so you can count down to the next launch point. This river is actually so slow moving that you can kayak upstream or downstream. All along the river y...Read more -
Hopkins, South Carolina
Hike the River Trail at Congaree National Park
5.010 miStart your adventure at the parking lot for Congaree National Park and make your way to the Harry Hampton Visitor Center. There you can find clean bathrooms, drinking fountains, a gift shop, and trail guides. When you're ready to begin your hike, begin on the boardwalk and follow the signs for th...Read more -
Pelzer, South Carolina
Interpretive Jo Peeler Nature Trail
3.70.74 mi / 151 ft gainThere are three loop trail options at this 65-acre park, all beginning at the kiosk. The interpretive Jo Peeler Nature Trail is an easy 0.6 mile tour of the park, while the white trail is rated as a medium length hike, and the blue trail as long. Leashed dogs are permitted at the park.Read more -
Columbia, South Carolina
Explore Columbia Riverfront Park
4.55 miThis 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...Read more -
Cleveland, South Carolina
Hike to Jones Gap Falls
8.2 mi / 1200 ft gainFor Caesar's Head State Park access, head North from Pickens on HWY 178 until it intersects with HWY 11. Turn right onto HWY 11 North and continue for 10 miles until the 276 intersection where you veer off to the left. Follow 276 to the top of the mountain. 1 miles past the Caesars Head Visitors ...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 -
Charleston, South Carolina
Fort Sumter National Monument
5.00.31 mi / 0 ft gainFort Sumter is a sea fort out on an island in the middle of Charleston Harbor and is a great place to visit if you like history and/or exploring ruins. The National Park Service collaborates with Fort Sumter Tours, so you will have to book a boat tour with this company to visit the fort. Tickets...Read more -
Lexington, South Carolina
Hike the Fourteen Mile Creek Trail
5.01.5 miThis 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...Read more -
Charleston, South Carolina
Explore the White Point Garden
4.0As soon as you walk into the park you are immediately surrounded by the absolute beauty of the area. The twisting and intertwining trees provide the right amount of shade and a beautiful backdrop for taking pictures. The gravel paths throughout the park allow runners and cyclists to navigate thro...Read more -
Cordesville, South Carolina
Backpack the Swamp Fox Passage from Witherby to Rt. 17
5.029 miThe Swamp Fox Passage is a portion of the larger Palmetto Trail, which travels from the Western mountains of South Carolina, Eastward to the Atlantic Ocean. This adventure hikes along a 29 mile section of the Swamp Fox through the Francis Marion National Forest in Eastern, South Carolina. The S...Read more -
Lexington, South Carolina
Explore Gibson Pond Park
3.70.4 miI 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...Read more -
Olanta, South Carolina
Hike the Nature Trail at Woods Bay State Park
4.01 miCarolina Bays go by different names. In the Mid Atlantic they're known as Maryland Basins or Delmarva Bays. Sometimes they're generically referred to as pocosins, an Algonquin word for "swamp on a hill." But these elliptical depressions don't always contain bodies of water; instead they derive th...Read more -
Clarks Hill, South Carolina
Kayak the Savannah River at Thurmond Dam and Lake
Starting at Thurmond Dam, drop your kayak in just below the dam and travel down the Savannah River. There are a couple places to you can choose to end your adventure:The first, and closest, is Riverside Park. Around the 7 mile mark downstream, Riverside park is a right hand turn towards a boat ra...Read more -
Patrick, South Carolina
Sugarloaf Mountain
0.21 mi / 69 ft gainBy all appearances, Sand Hills State Forest is well-maintained and seldom-used. This particular adventure refers to the Sugarloaf Mountain Recreation Area, but there's more of the forest to explore. Sugarloaf mountain is a geographical oddity that provides a pleasant view of the scrub-pine fore...Read more -
Hopkins, South Carolina
Hike the Weston Lake Trail, Congaree NP
5.04.5 mi / 0 ft gainIf you're looking for a longer hike in Congaree National Park than just the Boardwalk Loop, try adding another 2.0 miles to the Boardwalk Loop by hiking the Weston Lake Trail. From the visitor's center, take the Boardwalk Trail and stay straight at the intersection with the Bluff Trail. The ele...Read more -
Columbia, South Carolina
Kayak on Lake Murray
5.0Lake Murray is a beautiful lake to dip your feet into. The boat park allows access to everyone with any boat. There is a concrete, standard boat ramp that allows larger boats to be put in the water. There is also a small, wooden boat ramp used just for kayaks, canoes and paddle boards. During the...Read more