SC Trails

Nature enthusiasts, birdwatchers, or those who just like leisure walks through nature will enjoy the Williamson Park trail.

This is a great trip to just enjoy the outdoors, since there aren’t many signs of human habitation, but an abundance of birds and animals. This is a relatively leisure float, but you may encounter some shallow water right at the start and some fast water as the river narrows just past the halfway point. Neither of theses areas should present any problems for canoes or kayaks.

This cherished neighborhood park offers a superb walking trail that was recently built with assistance from the Recreational Trails Program, as well as new restrooms (courtesy of PARD).

Wonders’ Way is the 2.7-mile bike/pedestrian path on the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, where you can enjoy views spanning from Folly Beach to the Isle of Palms. The 12’ wide path is named Wonders’ Way in memory of Garrett Wonders, a man who died in a bicycle-vehicle collision.

Follow this moderately steep, .2-mile trail down a rocky slope through lush green forest intermingled with rhododendron. You will descend steep steps to the river’s edge where rushing water fills a cool mountain pool.

You will experience an easy walk on mainly hunting and firebreak roads as you loop through a highland stand of old growth pine and hardwoods on the Woodland Trail.

Woodland Park is operated by the City of Columbia and offers many different types of outdoor recreational activities, as well as a community center with a gymnasium. The facility offers a ball field, tennis courts, a nice playground area and a looped walking trail.

This trail is located approximately one mile from the refuge office at Pool A. The Woodland Pond Trail is one mile in length, and passes through wetlands, upland pine, and a small open area. It loops around Pool A, so you'll return to where you've parked. This is a good trail for viewing songbirds.

The Woodruff Greenway is a 1.8-mile – out-and-back – walking trail that starts at the Woodruff Leisure Center and travels all the way to Woodruff Middle School.

While there are hiking trails and a boardwalk present, the best way to explore Woods Bay is by canoe.