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This trail leads to the Congaree River, the lifeblood of the park's great natural diversity. Approximately ten times a year the river overflows its banks and pulses water through the bottomland forest. When the river is low, a large sandbar may be visible. Much of the forest along the river was logged prior to the park's establishment and vegetation here is noticeably denser than that of other trails.

The Sims trail is an easy hike that connects the Boardwalk to the longer Weston Lake Loop Trail, and follows an old gravel road.

The Kingsnake Trail is a favorite trail for birders because of the diverse vegetation and proximity to Cedar Creek. When sloughs are full of water, beautiful views are possible around every bend.

This is an easy out and back hike or bike, on a short, paved multi-use trail that parallels Westview Boulevard in Goose Creek.

This flat paved easy walking trial loops throughout the park connecting a series of shelters, the ball parks, and an amphitheater. Along the trail are also spots where you can stop, sit, and just enjoy the outdoors. There is also a new walking path near the Athletic Complex.

Pine Grove Sports Complex has a path that is basically a flat, easy walking, paved trail that encircles the ball fields in the complex.

The Santee Coastal Reserve has has designated nature trails and miles of dirt roads for hikers and bicyclists. On this trail, leisurely loop, you will ride on sandy roads and over grass covered dikes through and around 4,000 acres of a brackish water impoundment managed for wintering waterfowl.

Take a stroll and enjoy this trail network which will take you through 30 acres of beautiful gardens, pine and oak uplands, and flood plain forest.

Henderson Heritage Preserve consists of unmarked firebreak trails that loop through a quiet and natural preserve protected by the Department of Natural Resources. The rare plant species bog spice bush Lindera subcoriacea, is the preserve's rarest element and a hiking trail will guide the visitor through much of this habitat.

You will walk or ride through a lush coastal forest and on the dikes once used by the rice planters. The major feature of this trail is an 800-foot boardwalk that extends into a pond where you can see majestic bald cypress and water tupelo, all draped in Spanish moss.