A Capital Place: Columbia, Sc, Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, a vibrant Sunbelt city with a gracious past, is not only a seat of government but also a hub of the arts, education, and history, as well as the gateway to the central heartland, Lake Murray, and numerous recreation... trails.com
Columbia City Hall
We think you will agree that a visit to Columbia is a rendezvous with romance. The gentle elegance of the 1800s will surely cast its spell on those allowing their imaginations to transport them back to the time when cotton wa... trails.com
South Carolina - Rough Guides, Columbia, South Carolina
The relatively small state of South Carolina remains, with Mississippi, one of the poorest and most rural pockets of the US, although the prime real estate along its coast has lately been developed into exclusive golf courses... trails.com
Sesquicentennial State Park
- This 1,419-acre park, situated in the middle of the sandhills region, features a beautiful 30-acre lake. The park's proximity to downtown Columbia and three major interstate highways attracts both local residents and tra... wildernet.com
Congaree Swamp, Columbia, South Carolina
A variety of hikes through one of the last unlogged bottomland swamps in the United States, offering huge trees and plentiful wildlife viewing. Congaree Swamp National Monument, in the heart of the Congaree River floodplain, ... trails.com
Midlands Mountain Trail, Lost Creek, South Carolina
The Midlands Mountain Trail, the oldest loop at Harbison, used to lie in the floodplain of the Broad River, and occasionally, in years past, part of the trail has been inundated. A new section of trail built in 1996 keeps the... trails.com
Harbison State Forest
A variety of undulating woodland trails in the midst of a major metropolitan area. Harbison State Forest is a special place for a variety of reasons. At 2,178 acres, it is the largest publicly owned and publicly accessible tr... trails.com
Kingsnake Trail
The King Snake Trail explores a remote part of Congaree National Park. The trail offers excellent birdwatching, and hikers may spot deer, raccoons, opossums, and even bobcat tracks. Midway, the trail passes a large cypres... localhikes.com
Learning Trail, The Forest, South Carolina
Harbison State Forest is located near Columbia, South Carolina, and the Learning Trail is one of three hikes featured in the park. The Learning Trail is a short, interpretive, loop trail that starts at the education center. T... trails.com
Stewardship Trail, Lost Creek, South Carolina
Harbison State Forest is composed of 2177 acres and over 20 miles of trails ranging in length from 0.4 mile to 5.8 miles. In 1997, the Harbison Environmental Education Center was established to provide a setting for teaching ... trails.com
Peachtree Rock
A visit to a prehistoric rock formations along two short loop trails through varied vegetation. Peachtree Rock Heritage Preserve is a 306-acre refuge dedicated to the protection of a number of unique sandstone formations and ... trails.com
Oakridge And Kingsnake Trails, Gadsden, South Carolina
Congaree National Park is the largest preserve of old-growth floodplain forest in the United States. Located along the Congaree River near Columbia, South Carolina, the park was designated an International Biosphere Reserve i... trails.com
Boardwalk Loop Trail
General Description A split-level boardwalk makes the going easy on this 0.7 mile loop in the Congaree Swamp National Monument. The loop starts at the ranger station and delves part way into the swamp, which is the largest... wildernet.com
Weston Lake Trail
General Description If you only walk the Boardwalk Loop at Congaree Swamp National Monument, you miss some great hiking. This easy, 2.8 mile loop around Weston Lake, for example, starts from the end of the elevated boardwa... wildernet.com
Dreher Island State Park
- Dreher Island State Park is located on Lake Murray just 30 miles northwest of Columbia, the state capital. During the 1940s, the area was used by the Army Air Corps. Today the park consists of three islands linked to the... wildernet.com