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The Chattooga was designated a wild and scenic river in 1974. It is one of the longest and most spectacular free-flowing mountain rivers in the Southeast.

The approximately 57.0-mile Edisto River Canoe and Kayak Trail near Summerville is an easy trip on one of the state’s longest blackwater rivers. It certainly ranks among the prettiest anywhere, too.

On this 3-4 hour float by canoe, you will pass through a forest of bottomland hardwoods, which provide a beautiful, scenic float in the fall.

The best months to paddle this stream are October through May when the water level and flow is at its highest, but even so, be aware that there are several sections of the creek where you will have to portage due to blockage, or depending on your skill, rough water.

Like its sister, the Enoree River, the Tyger is generally shallow and narrow. Although there is some whitewater in the upper sections, the overwhelming majority is brisk flatwater.

Traveling down the Waccamaw River you will see a classic floodplain forest dominated by bald cypress, water tupelo, water oak, and willow oak.

Starting from the Peak access, you will enjoy a leisurely float on the tree lined Broad River. In the spring you can also enjoy blooming Rocky Shoals Spider Lilies in the shallows.

Flowing through the heart of Congaree National Park, Cedar Creek is a major part of this dynamic floodplain wilderness area. It could be the finest canoe trail in the Midlands, too, since floating this dark waterway feels like taking a trip back to prehistoric times.

Starting near Camden, the oldest inland city in South Carolina, the blue trail offers paddlers opportunities to learn about the area’s rich history along its rocky shoals. Continuing downstream, paddlers cross the fall line and enter the coastal plain known for its countless sandbars, high bluffs, and extensive floodplain.

Paddle down the canal to the Combahee River on this trail. On the Beaufort side you will pass Parker’s Plantation (former home of W. Summerset Maugham).