Edisto Nature Trail - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Edisto Nature Trail |
|---|---|
| Country: | United States |
| State: | South Carolina |
| Nearby Town: | Jacksonboro/ Charleston |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | From Charleston, follow US 17 south for approximately 30 miles toward Beaufort. The trailhead is on the right, just after a bridge over the Edisto River and immediately before the town of Jacksonboro |
| Total Hike Distance: | 1.50 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Easy |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | Roundtrip, Loop Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | Parking Area |
| Trails Used: | Edisto Nature Trail |
| Backcountry Campsites: | No |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | Streams, Springs |
| Management: | State Park Service |
| Contact Information: | MeadWestvaco, Forestry Division, P.O. Box 118005 Charleston, SC 29423. Phone: 843-871-5000 South Carolina State Trails Program South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism 1205 Pendleton Street :: Columbia, SC 29201 :: 803-734-0173 |
| Best Season: | Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Users: | Hikers |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads |
| Hike Summary: | This rewarding, 1.5-mile loop runs through a forest maintained by the MeadWestvaco Corporation, a global packaging company. The Edisto Nature Trail proper is an easy one-mile loop, but an inner loop extends the distance by a half mile. Both sections of the trail wind through a typical Lowcountry forest that includes mature pines, hardwoods, and baldcypress. A brochure available at the trailhead permits visitors to conduct a self-guided tour, and tags along the trail identify almost 60 varieties of flora and fauna. A section of the trail winds through a cypress swamp atop an old railroad bed, which provides an excellent view of the forest. Other interesting landmarks include the historic King’s Highway, an old railroad tram, and an old phosphate operation. Hours: Dawn to dusk Camping: No camping available at the Nature Trail. But there is full-service camping at nearby Colleton State Park and Edisto State Park. |
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