River Trail - Congaree NP - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | River Trail - Congaree NP |
|---|---|
| Country: | United States |
| State: | South Carolina |
| Nearby Town: | Hopkins |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | Near Columbia, SC. From either east or west on I 26, take I 77 north from I 26 to exit 5, then follow signs. From the north - follow I 77 to exit 5, etc. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 10.50 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Moderate |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | In & Out, Backtrack Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | Visitor Center |
| Trails Used: | Low Boardwalk, Westin Loop, Oakridge Trail, River Trail |
| Backcountry Campsites: | No |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | Streams, Rivers |
| Management: | National Park Service |
| Contact Information: | Congaree NP 100 National Park Rd. Hopkins, SC 29061 |
| Best Season: | Winter, Spring, Fall |
| Users: | Hikers |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads |
| Hike Summary: | Not a bad hike in the only NP in SC. Used part of several loop trails to get to the River trail which is also a loop, then a backtrack. A longer hike could very easily be made using the rest of the other loops. A portion of the River trail parallels the Congaree River which is pretty neat - but you only get glimpses of the river. Lots of low country swampy scenes. All level hiking. Mosquitoes are BAD. Even in November. Can't imagine what they would be like in the summer. Saw a wild boar along the river at the 'Sand Bar' where we ate lunch. Lots of evidence of them rooting along the trails. All in all not a bad hike - and for us it was good to get the only NP in SC under our belts. |
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2 replies on “River Trail - Congaree NP - Member Hike”
I just saw ten wild boar in the Cohutta Wilderness (North Georgia) last weekend. About half were adults and the remainder were tiny piglets. I’ll post a link to the trip report when I finish it. I guess the animal is thriving these days.
I’ve always heard there are wild hogs in this area, but never seen one. Thanks for proving it’s not just a myth!