Spoonauger Falls
A beautiful waterfall that feeds into the Chattooga River above Burrells Ford.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 1.1 km
- Ascent
- 26 m
- Descent
- 26 m
Hiking in South Carolina
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Hiking Routes in South Carolina
The Narrows Falls
A spur off of the Foothills Trail to a stunning section of the Eastatoe Gorge known as "The Narrows."
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 8.1 km
- Ascent
- 351 m
- Descent
- 351 m
Big Bend Falls
A short, but powerful waterfall and swimming hole on a remote stretch of the Chattooga River.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 322 m
- Descent
- 322 m
Bates Ferry Trail
A mellow stroll through Congaree National Park’s enchanting forest of huge trees, reaching a viewpoint on the banks of the Congaree River.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 3.7 km
- Ascent
- 6 m
- Descent
- 6 m
Kingsnake Trail
One of the park’s longest and most remote hikes, granting especially diverse forest communities and bird life.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 6 m
- Descent
- 6 m
Weston Lake Loop
A longer and wilder hike than the Boardwalk, finding more diverse forest and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 6.9 km
- Ascent
- 6 m
- Descent
- 6 m
River Trail
As a day trip or backpacking trip, hike through designated wilderness that’s rich in wildlife, and reach the shore of the Congaree River.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 10 m
- Descent
- 10 m
Boardwalk Loop
Congaree's most popular trail, on a wooden path among giant trees.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 3.6 km
- Ascent
- 6 m
- Descent
- 6 m
Hiking Guidebooks in South Carolina
5 routes · Hiking
Beneath the Giants: Best Hikes in Congaree National Park
10 routes · Hiking
10 Southern Appalachian Waterfalls You’ve Never Heard Of
63 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking