Oakridge Trail Congaree
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South Carolina · Richland County

Oakridge Trail Congaree

Longer forest route connecting major Congaree trail corridors.

Rating
Length
6.6 mi
Difficulty
5
County
Richland
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About This Trail

Seven-mile route through Congaree National Park’s old-growth floodplain forest, passing ancient loblolly pines and bald cypress trees towering like 16-story buildings. Wise Lake and diverse wildlife habitats host pileated woodpeckers, barred owls, and alligators. GPS recommended, as backcountry markings can be difficult to follow.

Location

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Coordinates: 33.7926, -80.7828
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Getting There

From Columbia, take SC-48 (Bluff Road) southeast for about 12 miles. Bear right onto Old Bluff Road and follow signs to Congaree National Park at 100 National Park Road, Hopkins. The Oakridge Trail begins along the elevated boardwalk from the Harry Hampton Visitor Center.

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Rolling sandhills trail through mixed pine-hardwood forest.

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Capital City Passage

Urban riverfront and greenway passage through Columbia.

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Peachtree Rock Trail

Hike to two interesting rock formations via two short loop trails

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Santee State Park Loop Trail

Lake-edge and pine forest loops in Santee State Park.

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