SC Trails

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.

This short in-and-out hike features amazing rock formations and a peaceful stream.

This series of easy multi­-use paved trials provides the feeling of walking in a wilderness, but is within the Harbison neighborhoods. There are a number of loops you can choose from, and by using spurs or connectors along with neighborhood streets you can create your own.

The Harborwalk in Historic Georgetown is a short four-block stroll—that’s packed with places to eat, shop and see—where you will find scenic views of the Sampit River.

On December 18, 2023, the City of Hardeeville opened its first walking and biking pathway.

Cross Harris Street and follow the rolling, occasionally-steep, paved, out-and-back hiking trail that winds through upland habitat of hardwood trees draped with ivy and kudzu. You can also hike a short, level, concrete loop past a playground, basketball court, ball field, and picnic pavilion.

Harrison-Caver Park was aquired by Aiken County during fiscal year 1990. The park is situated on approximately 38 acres.

The Harry J. Vann Trail is a one-mile interpretive loop trail that connects to the Palmetto Trail. This trail is open to the public and meanders through the black water flood plain of Colonels Creek and upland pine forest.

Harry Mitchell Field is located at the Saluda Recreation Complex and offers a looped walking path. The complex also provides ball fields, soccer fields, a playground and picnic areas.

Hartwell Lake is one of the southeast’s largest and most popular public recreation lakes. The lake is created by Hartwell Dam located on the Savannah River seven miles below the point at which the Tugaloo and Seneca Rivers join to form the Savannah.

Come enjoy a stroll through the garden and relax in the beauty of nature. Hatcher Garden provides the perfect backdrop for a picnic and is a great place to unwind.

The Town of Heath Springs offers a nice, lighted and paved walking path, as well as an enclosed picnic shelter with lights and a grill.

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.

Herdklotz Park was once the home to the Hopewell Sanitarium, a nationally recognized hospital for patients with tuberculosis. Remains from the root cellar were saved during park construction. The park offers athletic fields, a walking track, a playground and picnic shelters.

This 2.7-mile paved walking/biking trail begins in downtown Greenwood on Main Street and ends near Florida Avenue. The trail winds through beautiful shaded areas and parts of the medical community.

This park is operated by the City of Simpsonville and offers a premier outdoor entertainment venue and a miniature steam train. Heritage Park also provides many outdoor recreation features, including ball fields, picnic shelters, playgrounds and paved trails. 

This land is preserved in its native state and is accessible via a series of elevated boardwalks and observation docks. Interpretive signage throughout the park describes the plants, animals, fish and birds that can be seen in the park.

Hidden Falls is best viewed after a rain and flows over a series of granite ledges and drops 60 feet. This is an excellent hike for all members of the family.

The Newberry Recreation Complex is open to the public for daily use from 8 am - 8 pm. In addition to the Hidden Lake Nature Trail, you can explore the Gully Washer Splash Pad ($3 per person), accessible playground, multiple baseball/softball fields, multipurpose fields, picnic shelters, outdoor ping pong, pickleball, and an outdoor fitness rig. There is something for everyone to enjoy!