Cox Ferry Lake Recreational Area is a beautiful trail system within the Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge. There are lots of trails to combine into different loops and in wet areas they've created boardwalks with great viewing points like this one on the blue trail.

Alex

August 13, 2024

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The Otter Lake Boardwalk helps hikers enjoy the Cox Ferry Lake Recreation Area in the Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge. There are a few different paths to hike and loops to be routed. The boardwalks, especially prominent on the blue trail, provide great views of wetland and marsh areas. Wetland areas are usually teeming with wildlife, so keep an eye out for southern toads, shorebirds, wading birds, and more!

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Hike the easy 2.7-mile Waccamaw Yellow and Blue Trail Loop through swamps and forests in Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge.

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Location: Conway, Horry County, South Carolina, United States

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