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South Carolina

Easy hikes and walks in South Carolina

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Exploring South Carolina on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks in South Carolina. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: October 6, 2025

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1. Boardwalk Loop — Congaree National Park

4.07km

01:02

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Weston Lake loop — Congaree National Park

7.43km

01:52

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Natural Bridge Trail & Raven Rock loop — Keowee-Toxaway State Park

6.68km

01:56

180m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Sassafras Loop Trail — Paris Mountain State Park

3.72km

01:02

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Mountain Creek Trail loop — Paris Mountain State Park

4.65km

01:14

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Saluda Riverwalk loop — Columbia

5.44km

01:23

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Sandhills Trail loop — Sesquicentennial State Park

3.29km

00:51

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. James Island County Park loop — Charleston County

6.18km

01:33

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Pinnacle Lakeside Trail loop — Table Rock State Park

2.93km

00:46

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Timmerman Trail loop — Columbia

5.71km

01:27

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hikes and walks in South Carolina

1. Boardwalk Loop — Congaree National Park

2. Weston Lake loop — Congaree National Park

3. Natural Bridge Trail & Raven Rock loop — Keowee-Toxaway State Park

4. Sassafras Loop Trail — Paris Mountain State Park

5. Mountain Creek Trail loop — Paris Mountain State Park

6. Saluda Riverwalk loop — Columbia

7. Sandhills Trail loop — Sesquicentennial State Park

8. James Island County Park loop — Charleston County

9. Pinnacle Lakeside Trail loop — Table Rock State Park

10. Timmerman Trail loop — Columbia

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