36 trails · 259 trail miles · Best season: October – April
South Carolina's Blue Ridge escarpment creates dramatic waterfalls along the Foothills Trail. Congaree protects the largest old-growth bottomland hardwood forest, with boardwalk trails through the floodplain.
Best Season
October – April
Terrain
Blue Ridge escarpment, piedmont, lowcountry
Top Trail: South Carolina State Forest Canyon Trail
South Carolina has 36 hiking trails covering 259 trail miles across 0 national parks and 20 state parks.
The best hiking season in South Carolina is October – April. The terrain includes blue ridge escarpment, piedmont, lowcountry.
The top hiking destinations in South Carolina include Congaree National Park, Table Rock State Park, Caesars Head State Park.
Notable long-distance and iconic trails in South Carolina include Foothills Trail (77 mi), Palmetto Trail (500+ mi planned).
The highest-rated trail in South Carolina is South Carolina State Forest Canyon Trail. The average trail difficulty across the state is Moderate.