South Carolina’s premier long-distance trail. 77 miles along the Blue Ridge Escarpment from Table Rock to Oconee State Park. Waterfalls, ridgeline views, and old-growth forest throughout.
The east bank of the Chattooga Wild and Scenic River through old-growth forest. Burrells Ford is the best backcountry camping in the state. River beaches, swimming holes, and total wilderness.
Where the Sandhills meet the Coastal Plain. The collision of ecosystems creates a landscape unlike anywhere else in SC. Spanish moss and mountain laurel grow side by side. Excellent hiking and camping.
23 miles of hiking through rolling Piedmont forest in Sumter National Forest near Abbeville. Wildflowers, creek crossings, and near-total solitude. The best long-distance trail in the Midlands.
The most rewarding summit hike in South Carolina. Table Rock rises 1,000 feet above the surrounding piedmont and delivers 360-degree views that stretch to the horizon on clear days.
A 1,400-acre state park on the edge of Columbia with a lake, hiking trails, and a mountain bike trail. The best accessible outdoor recreation closest to the state capital.
