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Looking for the best hiking in South Carolina? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around South Carolina. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top Hiking Spots in and near South Carolina

  • Edisto Island, South Carolina

    Camping at Edisto Beach State Park

    0.5 mi / 0 ft gain
    Edisto Beach State Park is located on the coast of South Carolina. There are two campgrounds at this state park, one of which fronts the Atlantic Ocean and the other which is more inland. (If you want shade, book a campsite inland under the canopy of live oaks. If you want full sun, book a site a...
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  • Cleveland, South Carolina

    Wildcat Wayside Nature Trail

    3.0
    1.03 mi / 266 ft gain
    Wildcat Wayside Nature Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Cleveland, South Carolina.
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  • Greenville, South Carolina

    Lake Conestee Nature Park Loop

    2.39 mi / 194 ft gain
    Lake Conestee Nature Park Loop is a family-friendly loop trail located near Greenville, South Carolina. This trail makes for a great stroll and opportunity to do some birdwatching along the route. There are plenty of insects in the warmer months, so you may want to consider packing repellent. 
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  • Easley, South Carolina

    Doodle Trail

    5.0
    7.64 mi / 358 ft gain
    Doodle Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Easley, South Carolina.
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  • Pelzer, South Carolina

    Cedar Falls Park Trail

    2 mi / 190 ft gain
    Cedar Falls Park Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Pelzer, South Carolina. The loop is both family friendly and dog friendly (please keep your pup on-leash). There's also a park at the entrance for the kiddos before or after walking/hiking the trail. 
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  • Hartsville, South Carolina

    Kalmia Gardens

    2.14 mi / 131 ft gain
    A very nice hike down to the river behind the Hart Plantation home. Explore this very historic home from the Civil War along with the Jacob Kelley House a mile away. The trail goes down a well maintained walkway seeing many different flora and fauna along the trail. As the river winds around ...
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  • Clinton, South Carolina

    British Camp Trail

    5.0
    1.04 mi / 187 ft gain
    British Camp Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Clinton, South Carolina. This trail is great for a walk to stretch your legs with scenic views of the river and historic markers along the route providing interesting educational pieces. 
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