Expedition South Carolina

Archives: Adventures

Every trail, paddle, campground and scenic drive in the Palmetto State, with accessibility information on every single one.

LVL 1 — First Steps

Liberty Bridge & Falls Park, Greenville

1 to 3 miles
1-2 hours
Greenville’s signature urban park. A pedestrian suspension bridge over Reedy Falls, miles of Swamp Rabbit Trail, and a walkable downtown that has been called one of the best in America.
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Stroller-Friendly
  • Dog-Friendly (Leashed)
  • Free
  • Paved Surface
LVL 1 — First Steps

Angel Oak to Botany Bay: A Lowcountry Day Trip

0.5 miles at Angel Oak, 1-3 miles at Botany Bay
Half day to full day
Two of the most extraordinary natural experiences in South Carolina, 45 minutes apart. Angel Oak is a 400-500 year old live oak with a canopy that covers 17,000 square feet. Botany Bay is a ghost forest boneyard beach unlike anything else on the East Coast.
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Angel Oak)
  • Stroller-Friendly (Angel Oak)
  • Dog-Friendly (Angel Oak)
LVL 2 — Easy Going

Murrells Inlet Kayaking Guide

3-6 miles (variable)
2-3 hours
Tidal creek paddle with dolphins. Murrells Inlet is the seafood capital of South Carolina and one of the best places in the state to paddle with bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat.
  • Guided Tours Available
  • Dog-Friendly
LVL 2 — Easy Going

Francis Marion Blackwater Creek Paddle

Variable
2-4 hours
Paddle through ancient cypress swamps where the water runs the color of dark tea and the silence is absolute. The blackwater creeks of Francis Marion are among the most atmospheric paddling in the Southeast.
  • Dog-Friendly
LVL 2 — Easy Going

ACE Basin Wildlife Paddle

4-10 miles (variable)
Half day to full day
One of the largest undeveloped estuaries on the East Coast. Paddle through tidal creeks and salt marshes where bald eagles, wood storks, and river otters share the water with your kayak.
  • Guided Tours Available
  • Dog-Friendly
LVL 2 — Easy Going

Dreher Island State Park Camping

Various trails on 3 islands
Overnight to multi-night
Three islands connected by causeways on Lake Murray. Camping, fishing, and paddling on one of South Carolina’s most beautiful lakes.
  • Wheelchair Accessible (fishing pier)
  • Dog-Friendly
  • Camping Available
  • Fishing
LVL 1 — First Steps

Congaree Boardwalk Loop

2.4 miles
1-2 hours
The only national park in South Carolina. A 2.4-mile elevated boardwalk through the largest old-growth bottomland hardwood forest in the Southeast. Fully wheelchair accessible.
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Stroller-Friendly
  • Service Animal Friendly
  • Dog-Friendly
LVL 3 — Moderate

Caesars Head Day Trip

Varies (overlook 0.1mi, Raven Cliff 4mi RT)
2-5 hours
The most dramatic overlook in South Carolina. Caesars Head sits at 3,208 feet and offers views across the Blue Ridge Escarpment that will stop you in your tracks.
  • Wheelchair Accessible (overlook)
  • Dog-Friendly
  • Good for Kids
LVL 3 — Moderate

Lake Jocassee Kayak & Waterfall Tour

4-8 miles (variable)
Half day to full day
Crystal-clear mountain lake surrounded by waterfalls that drop directly into the water. Paddling Jocassee is one of the most spectacular outdoor experiences in South Carolina.
  • Guided Tours Available
LVL 2 — Easy Going

Yellow Branch Falls Hike

1.7 miles round trip
1-1.5 hours
An easy waterfall hike that delivers a 50-foot cascade through a beautiful hardwood cove. One of the best bang-for-effort waterfalls in the Upstate.
  • Dog-Friendly
  • Good for Kids
  • Stroller-Friendly (lower section)