Lowcountry Hiking Trail

Hiking Trail
Savannah River Swamp

(Webb Wildlife Management Area)

Description: Beginning at Bluff Lake within the Webb Wildlife Management Area, this easy 2-mile one way trail to the mighty Savannah River offers quite a retreat from everyday life. Trees with blue arrow blazes guide you into the dark and mysterious wetlands along the Savannah’s banks, and are especially helpful where you might encounter overgrowth on the trail. You will pass from a "normal" appearing forest to one of Bald cypress trees that are the special attraction here. Their “knees” take on such fantastic forms and frequently grow tall as a person. The Savannah River almost sneaks up on you, since the riverbanks are quite low in the floodplain. The wide river channel is one of the few places where sunlight reaches you in this usually shady terrain. Be aware that the trail may be submerged when the Savannah River approaches flood stage.

Length: 2 miles one way

Fees: None.

Directions: From Exit 21 on Interstate 95 at Ridgeland, drive west on SC 336 to Tillman (approximately 8 miles). Turn right onto US 321 and drive to Garnett (approximately 12 miles), then turn left onto Hampton County S-25-20. The entrance to Webb Wildlife Management Area is approximately 2 miles on the left. Enter the Webb WMA and continue to Bluff Lake Picnic Area and park. The trailhead is at a metal gate just beyond the picnic area.

Hours: Dawn to dusk. This is primarily a hunting facility, so it’s a good idea to call ahead to be sure your visit does not coincide with hunting activities. Hikers should avoid turkey hunting season (April) and deer hunting season (October through December).

Camping: No camping.

Information: SC Department of Natural Resources, Webb Wildlife Management Area, Route 1, Box 80, Garnett, SC, 29922. Telephone: 803-625-3569.