SC Trails

The Lynches River passes through a varied landscape of pine uplands, farms, rural crossroads, and deep swamp forest.

Lynch’s Woods Park is a well-kept secret tucked behind a strip of businesses off Hwy 76 on the south side of the charming city of Newberry. Created by the 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps, the park protects 276 acres of woodlands full of old-growth hardwoods and the rambling Rock Branch Creek and tributaries.

On this Hunting Island trail, you are sure to see plenty of beautiful magnolia trees along the way.

Magnolia has been selected as one of "America's Most Beautiful Gardens" (Travel + Leisure Magazine), and is the only garden honored with this distinction in the State of South Carolina!

Manchester Meadows can be enjoyed year-round and provides athletic programs for both youth and adults. This park has paved and lighted trails, and a wetlands trail. There is a 1.1-mile outer loop with additional connecting trails throughout the park.

Boasting three easy-to-moderate loop trails, the Manchester State Forest is among the most popular outdoor getaways in the Midlands. The Manchester Horse, Governor’s Ride, and Red Horse trails with connectors combine to provide 20 miles of riding pleasure.

This Calhoun Falls State Park trail is mostly level and a very peaceful hike with scenic views of Lake Russell.

Follow this short, level, paved, out-and-back, hike/bike trail along open fields and farmland.

Marrington Plantation on Joint Base Charleston-Weapons Station is known for its abundance of natural beauty, ponds where patrons can enjoy a relaxing day fishing. Marrington Plantation encompasses more than 1,600 acres of pristine woodlands that now serves as one of the premier military recreational facilities in the world for people of all ages to enjoy outdoor recreational activities.