Harbison State Forest offers a number of interconnected hiking and biking trails. This rolling one-mile, kid-friendly, out-and-back, hiking only interpretive trail includes informative exhibits. From the trailhead in Parking Area 2, you will enter the woods and visit educational displays about trees and wildlife in the forest. You will intersect the Learning Trail and continue across the gravel access road—through a wooded area—to the end at the Environmental Education Center. Turn back at any point for a shorter hike. Water and restrooms are available at the gazebo area and the Environmental Education Center. Pets are permitted on leashes.

Fees: Check the following website for fee information.

For trail status, please call (803) 896-8897.

The Harbison State Forest trail system is maintained with the help of the Friends of Harbison State Forest.

From Exit 104 on I-26 northwest of Columbia: Drive east on Piney Grove Road to Broad River Road (US 176). Turn left and the entrance to Harbison State Forest is approximately one mile on the right. Pass through the gates, drive .6 mile, and turn left. At the first right, turn into Parking Area 2. The trailhead is located behind the building to the left of the gazebo.