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This beloved City of Columbia park provides a flat, easy-walking, paved trail that follows the old towpath of the Columbia Canal—which had a brief career in the 19th century, but became obsolete because of the railroads.

At 47 miles, the Swamp Fox Passage is the longest section of the cross-state Palmetto Trail. The passage traverses four distinct ecosystems through Francis Marion National Forest, including swamps made famous as hideouts of Revolutionary War hero Francis Marion.

Lake Marion Passage skirts along the high-water mark of the lake’s north side between Santee, SC, and Mill Creek County Park. Trail users are rewarded with magnificent vistas of the upper coastal plain and opportunities to spot abundant wildlife and colorful flora, especially in the spring rainy season.

High Hills of Santee in Sumter County was named for the high, sandy ridges that are part of the Sandhills geographical region. These rolling hills are the remains of an ancient ocean shoreline found in the Carolinas and Georgia. Over time, the beach sand and shells transformed into rock, called coquina, which can be seen today throughout Poinsett State Park.

The Myrtle Beach State Park was the first South Carolina State Park to open in 1936. This is a short bike path that leads to Highway Business 17.

There’s plenty of climbing, fast down hills and hard-packed sections to satisfy even expert riders at Croft State Park, but this is an easier mountain bike trail.

This trail is considered  one of the easier trails in the Croft State Park mountain bike trail network.

Charles Towne Landing visitors are encouraged to stroll through the original settlement area of 1670-1680 complete with reconstructed fortifications, protective palisade and crop garden.

Charles Towne Landing is the site of the first permanent European settlement in South Carolina. The site dates back to 1670 and provides historical trails, as well as nature trails with scenic views of the Ashley River.

Located in South Carolina’s well-known Santee Cooper Country, Santee State Park sits along Lake Marion. The Park offers this looped trail for hikers and mountain bikers, which is considered moderate due to its length.