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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South Carolina featured hikes / reader trips
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Greenville: Raven Cliff Falls LoopThis 7.7-mile lollipop loop through the Mountain Bridge Wilderness leads to Raven Cliff Falls, arguably South Carolina's most famous waterfall. 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. 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.
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Where Solitude Rules - More Tips and TricksAlternative routes, where to find solitude in the Lower 48, and avoiding the crowds in America's most crowded park 
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Top 3: Fishing-Hole HikesClassic hike-in spots in Wyoming, South Carolina, and Oregon let you ditch the trail mix for pan-fried fish. Backpack, Paddle, and Hike in the Deep SouthDiscover the beauty of our most southern states by paddling down Carolina rivers, camping out beside Alabama waterfalls, and climbing a 3,792-foot summit in Georgia. High Points: Sassafras Mountain, South CarolinaIt's all about the journey. |
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Gear Lab: Boots Torture TestCan any hiking boot survive 15 minutes in a cement mixer filled with rocks, sticks, dirt, and bricks? Gear Lab aims to find out. |
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Adventure Weekends: Luxury Hiking and Camping
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Hiking The Annapurna Circuit: Q&A With Shannon Davis
Associate editor Shannon Davis tells us more about the highs and lows of his honeymoon trek (featured in March 2009's "The Perfect Circle") on the sky-scraping Annapurna Circuit in Nepal.
American Classic: Hiking the Appalachian Trail
In this ultimate guide to the country's favorite footpath, you'll find our picks for the best hiking and camping, and a complete plan for thru-hikers. Plus, meet a man who has made it his job to help AT hikers.
Mt. Adams: Solitude On Ice
Test your self-arrest skills on Mt. Adams's 12,276-foot fractured glacier.
Hiking Hip Deep in Florida's Swamps
Get your feet (and more) wet on the Florida Trail's best section.
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