Oakridge Trail (#4) in Congaree National Park

Oakridge Trail (#4)

Find yourself in old-growth forest when hiking the Oakridge Trail (#4).

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Oakridge Trail (#4) Details

From the Weston Lake Loop Trail (#3), find the trailhead to the Oakridge Trail (#4) and venture into the park's old-growth forest. This hike is a bit quieter than others because it's further out, which means you may just have the forest and its towering trees to yourself. Wildlife spotted along the trail include deer, wild turkey and wild boar.

Difficulty

Moderate

Distance

3.7 miles

Estimated time

4.5 hours

Region

N/A

Nearby Parks Around Oakridge Trail (#4)

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Congaree

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Shenandoah

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516.5 mi away

Cuyahoga

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577.4 mi away

Biscayne

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Oakridge Trail (#4)

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0.0 mi away

Kingsnake Trail (#6)

Kingsnake Trail (#6) is another favorite for birders.

0.8 mi away

Weston Lake

The arc-shaped lake is the centerpiece of the Weston Lake Loop (#3) trails.

1.0 mi away

Sims Trail (#2)

Cross the boardwalk twice on this easy loop trail.

1.1 mi away

Weston Lake Loop Trail (#3)

Birders will find the Weston Lake Loop Trail (#3) of particular interest.

1.3 mi away

River Trail (#5)

Make your way to the Congaree River when you hike the River Trail (#5).