Hiking and Biking Trails South Carolina
Discover South Carolina by biking or hiking. There are many hiking and biking trails and roadways suitable for biking throughout the state of South Carolina. Explore coastal marshes, parks, river valleys, quaint historic villages, exhilarating mountain trails, winding roads, quiet countrysides and peaceful towns. Follow all traffic laws. Take safety precautions. Bring adequate food and water. Hike or bike with a buddy. Get some exercise. Enjoy your trip.
There are thousands of hiking and biking trails in South Carolina to discover and explore. For practical purposes, this page highlights a few of these trails.
South Carolina state parks have many good hiking and biking trails to explore.
Upcountry hiking and biking trails
Paris Mountain State Park near the city of Greenville in the Upcountry has 1275 acres of forested land with many hiking and biking trails. There are family campgrounds and picnic areas to rest along the way.
Another good hiking area in the upcountry is the Croft State Natural Area has a rolling terrain with two lakes. Explore the variety of plants and wildlife as you hike the trails here. There are camping sites and picnic areas to rest along the way.
Caesars Head State Park Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area, near Cleveland, has scenic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Cleveland Park located in Greenville, is a 126 acre park along the Reedy River with trails for walking.
Croft State Natural Area, SE of Spartanburg, has 2 lakes with hiking trails.
Pleasant Ridge Country Park is located near Cleveland with hiking trails in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Sadlers Creek State Recreation Area, southwest of Anderson, has hiking trails along Lake Hartwell. It is located in Anderson.
Sumter National Forest, in Mountain Rest, has many state parks and hiking trails.
Table Rock State Park, north of Pickens, has hiking trails and 2 lakes with campgrounds.
Devils Fork State Park is northwest of Pickens. It is located on Lake Jocassee. Hiking trails.
Falls Park on the Reedy River near Greenville has nature trails, a self guided walking tour and a suspension footbridge.
Keowee Toxaway State Natural Area, in Sunset, has trails and picnic areas for rest stops.
Kings Mountain State Park, in Blacksburg, has hiking and horseback riding trails.
Lower Whitewater Falls near Walhalla in Salem, 2 mile hiking trail along the Foothills trail with scenic views.
Oconee State Park, northwest of Walhalla, has two mountain lakes with cabins, campgrounds, picnic areas and hiking trails.
South Carolina Coast hiking and biking trails
Explore the South Carolina coast by hiking or biking. Hilton Head Island, you can rent bikes to explore the island and beaches.
The Santee Coastal Reserve in McClellanville offers biking and hiking trails through marshland and woodlands. Explore the reserve on 2 barrier islands that are only by boat or 4 trails.
The Francis Marion National Forest, a historic site, has 260,000 acres of forest with trails for horseback riders, hikers and bikers.
Victoria Bluff Heritage Preserve has nature trails to explore and discover wildlife and bird watching.
Edisto Beach State Park has a dense maritime forest, a salt marsh, beaches and nature trails.
Blue Heron Nature Trail and Learning center has a half mile rubber trail around a pond with a boadwalk and a butterfly garden to explore.
Colleton State Park and Edisto River Canoe and Kayak Trail offers camping, fishing and other outdoor activities.
Other good places to go biking along the South Carolina coast include Kiawah Island, Fripp Island and the Isle of Palms.
Santee Cooper Area
In the Santee Cooper Area, Manchester State Forest offers hiking, biking, horseback riding and ATV trails. There are fees for using the horse, bikie and Palmetto trails. There are also rules and regulations.
Old 96 District
Baker Creek State Park offers a 10 mile mountain biking trail through forest lands. See waterfowl and wildlife along the way.
Calhoun Falls State Recreation Area on Lake Russell has scenic hiking trails along the lake.
Hickory Knob State Resort Park on Strom Thrumond lake offers trails for hiking, walking or biking.
J. Strom Thurmond Dam and Lake has trails.
Lake Greenwood State Recreation Area has hiking trails along the lake.
Old English District
Andrew Jackson State Park has trails.
Carolina Adventure World has hundreds of miles of trails. Explore wooded areas, valleys and streams.
Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge has hiking trails with 2 observation tours to view wildlife and birds.
Cheraw State Recreation Area has horseback riding, hiking and biking trails near Lake Juniper.
Cherry Park near Rock Hill is a recreational complex that has a 1.5 mile lighted biking, jogging and walking trail.
Chester State Park is a 523 acre park with a lake and 2 miles of nature trails.
Lake Wateree near Winnsboro has 242 miles of shoreline with nature trails.
River Park along the Catawba River near Rock Hill, offers trails and a boardwalk.
Sand Hills State Forest near Patrick offers horseback riding, biking and hiking trails. Bird watch and enjoy scenic views of lake.
Thoroughbred Country
Aiken State Natural area near Aiken has 4 spring fed lakes with hiking trails
Branwell State Park near Blackville, has 2 lakes with vacation cabins, campsites and nature trail.
Hitchcock Woods near Laurens offers horseback riding, walking or jogging trails.
North Augusta Greeneway has a 9 mile recreational trail. Located near North Augusta.
Silver Bluff Audubon Center and Sanctuary has areas to hike and see wildlife and birds.
South Carolina offers many places for hiking and biking.
