Boardwalk Loop Trail
The 2.4-mile loop boardwalk trail is a terrific introduction to Congaree National Park.
Plan Around Boardwalk Loop Trail
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Boardwalk Loop Trail Details
Pick up a self-guided walk brochure at the visitor center before you begin on the Boardwalk Loop Trail, an elevated walkway through the park's swamp, so that you can learn about the natural and cultural resources along the way. The trail's flat surface makes it easy to traverse, and benches along the way provide plenty of spots to stop, sit and gaze upon the bald cypress, tupelo, loblolly pines, oaks and maple trees that surround you.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
2.4 miles
Estimated time
1.5 hours
Region
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Nearby Parks Around Boardwalk Loop Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Boardwalk Loop Trail
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Longleaf Trail (#8)
Access the Longleaf Campground via the Longleaf Trail (#8).
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Owl Prowl
This popular ranger-led evening hike requires reservations.
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Big Tree Hike
The park ranger-led Big Tree Hike is offered monthly (seasonally) at Congaree National Park.
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Harry Hampton Visitor Center
Stop by the visitor center for a quick introduction to Congaree National Park before venturing into the park.
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Congaree National Park
Wet, wild, and awe-inspiring, Congaree National Park preserves 22,200 acres of southern bottomland forest just outside of Columbia, S.C. - the largest tract of old-growth hardwoods in North America.
