Congaree Creek Heritage Preserve

Trail Activities: t

  • Hike

Length:

2.70 miles

Type:

Loop

Surface:

Natural

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Features: t

  • Parking
  • Trail Head
  • Information Sign
  • Scenic Observation
  • Pets
  • No Fee
  • No Camping

Summary:

The 627-acre preserve is loaded with history and hikers can enjoy a loop though the woods which is several miles long and goes by many of the ponds and historic features.

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From the parking area, follow red and green trail markers on this winding, occasionally steep, and challenging loop trail through a dense wetland area. You will pass through mixed woods beneath dangling Spanish moss, make your way through tall, swampy grass, and balance atop dikes between murky backwaters. Benches at several points along the trail provide an opportunity to stop for a minute, and possibly observe wildlife including a variety of birds, alligators, large turtles, iridescent-indigo dragonflies, great blue heron, and snakes.

During wet weather the trail may be impassible in places. Insect repellent is recommended, especially in warm weather, as well as water and first-aid supplies. Although the trail is located near some of Columbia’s larger industries, the area is quite isolated.

No motorized vehicles or bicycles are allowed.

Hours: Dawn to dusk

Directions:

From I-77 Exit 2 (Saxe Gotha Dr.) south of Columbia: Drive north on 12th Street Extension and turn right onto Godley Street. At the stop sign, turn right onto New State Road. At the fork, turn right onto Old State Road (S-32-66) and the parking area is 1.4 miles on the right.

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South Carolina Department of Natural Resources | 1000 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201 | (803) 734-4080

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Lat: 33.94609259932550
Long: -81.03824148818889