SC Trails

As the name implies, the focal point of the Little Pee Dee State Park trail is the Beaver Pond.

Beaver Run is a fairly flat, yet fast, open and flowing trail located within Hickory Knob State Park that is wide enough to pass at just about any point.

On the difficult, two-to-three hour hike into Bee Cove Falls, you’ll have plenty of time to savor the joys of losing yourself in the woods.

Just off of I-85, at the South Carolina-Georgia border, you’ll find Lake Hartwell State Park. This is a 3/4-mile nature trail with scenic views located within the park.

On the way up to the Sassafras Mountain observation tower — traveling on F. Van Clayton Memorial Highway — don’t miss the superb Beech Bottom Falls Trail sign and parking area on the left! The trail features excellent footbridges and an observation deck for viewing the falls.

While traveling on the Beech Tree Trail at Croft State Park, visitors will find a creek crossing, as well as ruins from the late 1800’s to the 1940’s.

Bennett's Bay is a wonderful spot for hiking and wildlife observation, as several trails wind around the preserve.

Dreher Island State Park is one of the Midlands’ most cherished natural sanctuaries. This is a short, multi-use, linear trail.

The 0.4-mile Big Bay Trail that leads to the boat ramp and the Edisto State Park Education Center.

This trail is a moderately easy hike through beautiful rhododendron and mountain laurel glens to the Chattooga River and powerful Big Bend Falls.