Start: Issaqueena Falls and Stumphouse Tunnel
A waterfall and an unfinished Civil War railroad tunnel in the same parking lot. Two adventures in one stop.
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A waterfall and an unfinished Civil War railroad tunnel in the same parking lot. Two adventures in one stop.
Full guide →The most scenic drive in the Upstate. Runs along the base of the Blue Ridge through state parks and small towns.
Hike Carrick Creek Trail to the waterfall. Swim in the lake. Camp at Table Rock or Oconee State Park.
Full guide →Crystal-clear mountain lake with waterfalls dropping into the water from the shoreline. One of the best paddles in the Southeast.
Full guide →Drive to the overlook for views stretching to the horizon. If energy allows, hike Raven Cliff Falls Trail.
Dinner in Travelers Rest. The Swamp Rabbit Trail connects Greenville to Travelers Rest if you want a sunset ride.
Cold, clean water, gentle current. The easiest float in the Midlands. Tubes available at outfitters.
Walk the Boardwalk Loop at sunset. The light through the old-growth forest in the late afternoon is extraordinary.
Full guide →Stay in Columbia. The Vista neighborhood has good restaurants and walkable streets.
Ancient bald cypress trees dated to 2,000 years old. Morning paddles offer mirror-flat water.
Full guide →Lunch on the waterfront. Shrimp boats, seafood restaurants, and views of the Georgetown Lighthouse.
Full guide →Drive to Charleston. Walk Sullivan's Island beach and Fort Moultrie. Dinner in downtown Charleston.
Fallen trees on the beach. One of the most photographed and unusual beaches on the East Coast.
Paddle the marsh creeks of one of the least developed barrier islands on the coast.
End the trip at Hunting Island. Walk the beach at sunset. Climb the lighthouse if you have the energy.