River Trail Congaree
Trails South Carolina River Trail Congaree
South Carolina · Richland County

River Trail Congaree

Backcountry route toward the Congaree River floodplain edge.

Rating
Length
10.0 mi
Difficulty
6
County
Richland

About This Trail

Backcountry route through Congaree National Park passing old-growth hardwoods, including a massive cherrybark oak over 25 feet around. GPS navigation is essential on this 10-mile floodplain trek where alligator sightings are common near the Congaree River sandbars.

Location

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Coordinates: 33.7926, -80.7828

Getting There

From Columbia, take SC-48 south about 20 miles to Congaree National Park. Follow the park road to the Harry Hampton Visitor Center. The River Trail begins at the boardwalk loop trailhead.

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