SC Trails

Enjoy a playground and a walk around the park at this location in Taylors. There is also a picnic shelter, a basketball court and athletic fields.

Paddle down the canal to the Combahee River on this trail. On the Beaufort side you will pass Parker’s Plantation (former home of W. Summerset Maugham).

You will begin at the Old Ferry Landing, follow Little Bull Creek, and then return concurrent with the Red-cockaded Woodpecker Trail. Since you follow Little Bull Creek for part of the hike, be aware that the tides can influence the water levels.

Spanning three islands, encompassing 348 acres and providing access to 12 miles of Lake Murray shoreline, Dreher Island State Park is one of the Midlands’ most cherished natural sanctuaries. Visitors are drawn by a variety of recreational water activities, as well as the meandering nature trails.

The Little Pee Dee Scenic River is a 48-mile stretch that flows through Dillon County between the Marion and Marlboro County lines.

From Main Street, begin this occasionally hilly, paved park trail that winds along the Little River and Reedy Fork Creek.

This trail, located in Sumter, is perfect for an easy afternoon walk and picnic.

History and nature come together at this 6,883-acre park that was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the late 1930s. The park features the Living History Farm, which offers visitors a chance to experience how South Carolina yeoman farmers lived during the 19th century.

To add more challenge and miles to the Southside Loop, add the Lizard Trail into your route.

The Long Cane Horse Trail is an intermediate 25+ mile trail network in Sumter National Forest between Abbeville and Greenwood, SC.