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Santee State Park Loop Trail
Lake-edge and pine forest loops in Santee State Park.
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Estimated total time: Varies
Poinsett Coquina Trail
Rolling sandhills trail through mixed pine-hardwood forest.
Bates Ferry Trail Congaree
Short connector toward Cedar Creek canoe and backcountry access.
Sims Trail Congaree
Forest connector trail through quieter Congaree interior.
About This Trail
Winding through pine and hardwood forests draped in Spanish moss along Lake Marion’s shoreline, this 7.5-mile loop traverses South Carolina’s largest lake. Cypress trees line the water’s edge, and abundant birdwatching opportunities make this Santee State Park route a year-round draw.
Getting There
Nearby Trails
Poinsett Coquina Trail
Rolling sandhills trail through mixed pine-hardwood forest.
Bates Ferry Trail Congaree
Short connector toward Cedar Creek canoe and backcountry access.
Sims Trail Congaree
Forest connector trail through quieter Congaree interior.
Bluff Trail Congaree
Easy-to-moderate walk along the elevated river bluff.
Boardwalk Loop Trail Congaree
Accessible boardwalk loop through old-growth floodplain forest.
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