SC Trails

Northside Greenway is a paved, mostly-level, multi-use, out-and-back trail that parallels Dave Lyle Boulevard and Manchester Creek as it winds through quiet woods near TechPark. The Northside Greenway can be accessed at the Northside Recreation Center on the Iredell Road side parking lot or from within Tech (Business) Park.

Three nature trails are located on Santee State Park. The one-mile Limestone Nature Trail, the one-mile Oak Pinolly Nature Trail and the half mile Sinkhole Pond Nature Trail. The Oak Pinolly Nature Trail is basically an out-and-back path.

This winding nature trail is located in the Town of Summerville and covers a twelve-acre tract of Lowcountry land—that has been designated by the US Army Corps of Engineers as a conservation area.

Passing through a rich stretch of old-growth forest, this trail traverses a subtle ridge where a variety of large oak trees grow. The number of low-lying sloughs makes this trail great for viewing wildlife like deer and wild turkey.

This community park is located in Georgetown and offers a walking path, basketball court and a playground. This park is great for an afternoon or midday stroll.

The Georgetown County community park has a paved walking path, as well as a picnic shelter and playground—it is a great place to bring the family for a picnic lunch and some fresh air on a nice day.

This trail winds around many sharp twists and turns. It roams through a mixed hardwood forest and borders one of the State Park's lakes.

This 1.5 mile loop within Devils Fork State Park gets its name from a rare wild flower that has gorgeous white blooms.

Oconee Passage begins in Oconee State Park and ends at Oconee Station State Historical Site, a backcountry military garrison and trading post from the 1790s. From the park, the passage follows a scenic roadbed that pinches into a path along the mountain ridgeline.

Beyond Oconee Station’s historic significance, there’s a fishing pond and 1.5-mile nature trail that connects hikers to a trail leading into Sumter National Forest and ending at Station Cove Falls.

This nice walking path in Olanta also offers families a playground and picnic area.

Old Canaan Road Soccer Complex offers visitors a paved walking trail for visitors. There are also eight soccer fields, as well as a gazebo.

The Hagood Mill is the home of the historic Hagood Gristmill, on the National Register of Historic Places. The Pickens historic site also features two restored log cabins, a blacksmith shop, cotton gin, moonshine still, a great nature trail and monthly musical performances.

Old Santee Canal Park's 195 acres commemorate the rich history and habitat of Berkeley County. Four miles of boardwalks meander through the quiet backwaters of Biggin Creek and its surrounding swamp offering quiet glimpses of the flora and fauna.

Old Santee Canal Park's 195 acres commemorate the rich history and habitat of Berkeley County. A three-mile paddle trail immerses you in a cypress swamp where alligators, wood ducks, turtles and ospreys flourish amid a thriving community of southern shield ferns and other native vegetation.

This is a very quiet, scenic, wooded, occasionally steep, loop trail that takes you to the stone structure where the wheel was once used to pump water.

Most of the two-mile hike ambles along a pleasant trail shaded by an assortment of hardwoods and bordered at times by small partridgeberry wildflowers. But when you reach the Chattooga River, you will turn left onto a heavily vegetated path and scramble around rocks and trees for the last half-mile hike to the base of the waterfall.

Osbon Park is the location for Story Time in the Park some times in Aiken. The park also provides a paved, looped, walking path.

The Outdoor Learning Lab at Batesburg-Leesville High School features an easy-to-follow nature trail that follows Gin Branch Creek—a small rippling stream with large rocks located on the far side of the path. This trail is unknown to most and absolutely worth the short hike for trail enthusiasts.

The Outlaw trail has great flow with some technical sections thrown in.

This park, next to Owens Field Airport in downtown Columbia, is home to a 15,000 square-foot outdoor skate park. Starting from the parking area of Memorial Stadium, this easy walking dirt trail starts by following a small creek. You can also enhance your walk by playing Frisbee golf as you go from one basket to the next.

Located near the confluence of the Pacolet River and the Lawson’s Fork, the 258 acre preserve protects two prehistoric soapstone outcrops that date back 3-5,000 years ago and provides habitat for uncommon plant species. The preserve is a great place to spend an afternoon hiking and enjoying nature.

Located in Plum Branch, South Carolina, Hamilton Branch State Park occupies a peninsula on the 70,000-acre Lake Thurmond. This hiking trail is an easy 1.5-mile loop.

The trails in Palmetto Islands County Park have something for everyone — from a nature lover to those who are just out for casual exercise — Palmetto Islands is a must-see Charleston County park.

This Town of Mount Pleasant recreation complex offers many recreational amenities including ball fields, tennis courts, a lake pavilion, as well as scenic walking trails.

Parsons Mountain Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Trail is located in the northern portion of the Long Cane Ranger District. The trail is only managed for allterrain vehicles (ATV) and dirt bikes. Jeeps, Hummers and other four-wheel-drive vehicles are not permitted. Golf carts also are not allowed.

Parsons Mountain Recreation Area is located in the northern portion of the Long Cane Ranger District. The area offers relaxation and solitude as well as easy access to a variety of recreation activities. The Parsons Mountain Lake Trail and Parsons Mountain Tower Trail incorporate the upstate’s rich history and diverse wildlife habitat.

Patriot Park is open to walkers, runners and bicyclists from dawn to dusk daily.

The Patriots Point Trail provides picturesque opportunities for hiking, biking, and birdwatching. Features of the trail include a bird watching tower and a harbor deck providing an incredible panoramic view of the Harbor.