Congaree River Trail
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south carolina · Richland County

Congaree River Trail

Explore the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland forest.

Rating
Length
10.0 mi
Difficulty
2
County
Richland

About This Trail

Congaree National Park protects the largest tract of old-growth bottomland hardwood forest in the United States. The River Trail leads through towering trees including some of the tallest on the East Coast. The park features champion trees of several species.

Location

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Coordinates: 33.8308, -80.8219 Open in Google Maps

Getting There

From Columbia, SC, take SC-48 (Bluff Road) south to the Congaree National Park entrance. The River Trail begins at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center.

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