Charleston: Palmetto Trail (Awendaw Connector)
This 9.8-mile out-and-back strolls through sandy pine and oak forest, and across tidal creeks to stunning coastal views in Francis Marion National Forest.
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Greenville, SC: Sassafras MountainTag the two highest peaks in South Carolina on this 17.2-mile out-and-back with overlooks, waterfalls, and a homestead crumbled by weather and time. Greenville, SC: Foothills TrailWalk the wilderness that bridges North and South Carolina on a 33-mile shuttle hike that samples lush riverside trail and ridgetop views.
Charleston: Palmetto Trail (Swamp Fox Passage)This leisurely 8.2-mile out-and-back meanders through the low-country forests and cypress swamps of Francis Marion National Forest. |
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Palmetto Trail - Peak to Pomaria SectionHiked the Peak to Pomaria section of the Palmetto Trail |
Local Hikes in the East — March 2013Tromp through a Florida cypress swamp, find solitude on a Catskills peak, look for rare Carolina blooms, plus 9 more. Trail Mix — East — March 2013Your region's go-now guide: Visit a new hikers' hostel connected to 50 miles of trail in Maine's Bigelow Mountains, see the rare Oconee bell in South Carolina's Jocassee Gorges area, explore the world's longest mapped cave system near Louisville, and more. BACKPACKER Trail Scouts' Top Eastern Local HikesCheck out the River Trail in South Carolina, the Florida Trail, or a loop in Mississippi and Virginia. |
Readers' Choice 2012: Your Neck of the Woods - Southeast HikesSee Shenandoah's tallest waterfall, traverse secluded ridgelines, score cliff-top panoramas, swim beneath falls, and walk through wildflowers and oak stands on the Florida Trail. Local Hikes: SoutheastHike these long trails in North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, and Florida, and paddle three days in the Everglades backcountry. |
Gear Review: The North Face Summit Series Anti-Matter SoftshellThis softshell packs a double punch with waterproofing and breathability. |
Gear Review: Big Sky Soul TentGo lightweight with this freestanding solo tent. |
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Courtesy of SC Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism
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