SC Trails

This scenic and paved trail is located in Lyman at River Place Park. The trail features a lovely bridge that crosses the Middle Tyger River.

Step back in time with a self-guided journey along the River Trail. The 3/10-mile paved pathway begins at the end of the Saluda River Bridge and curves through woodlands along the river’s edge to the Saluda Mill ruins and Interpretive Center.

This beloved City of Columbia park provides a flat, easy-walking, paved trail that follows the old towpath of the Columbia Canal—which had a brief career in the 19th century, but became obsolete because of the railroads.

This self-guided trail details the Battle of Rivers Bridge by way of interpretive panels along the trail. Ranger-guided tours of one of the most well-preserved Civil War sites in South Carolina, which includes still-intact earthen fortifications, are also given throughout the year.

The nature trail at Rivers Bridge State Historic Site winds through the old campground road and leads in to the natural setting of a sandhills region forest.

This hiking trail runs through the woods along a small creek in the suburbs of Greenwood, SC. Follow the wooden posts along the row of pine trees, pass between the two posts at the end of the lawn, and descend the grassy slope.

There’s plenty of climbing, fast down hills and hard-packed sections to satisfy even expert riders at Croft State Park, but this is an easier mountain bike trail.

The Rock Hill Blackjacks Heritage Preserve covers 291 acres at the edge of the city of Rock Hill in York County. The Preserve is a blend of prairie-like meadows, wetlands, upland swamps, lichen-covered boulders, wildflowers, wildlife and forests, including the blackjack oaks. This small area is all that remains of the once widespread prairie system in South Carolina.

Approximately 6 – 7 total miles of trail are available at the Rock Hill Outdoor Cener with varying levels of difficulty - easy, difficult, and most difficult. Interesting features of the trails include views of the Catawba River and the Carhart Mansion ruins along with challenging terrain.

The Town of Little Mountain provides an excellent hiking trail where visitors will discover a small creek. There is a water fountain, picnic shelter and restrooms located near the parking area.