Bannister's Bridge to Cedar Creek Landing
This 6.2-mile paddle makes for a terrific day trip.
Plan Around Bannister's Bridge to Cedar Creek Landing
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Bannister's Bridge to Cedar Creek Landing Details
If you have four to six hours to spend paddling in the park, and at least two vehicles, the 6.2-mile paddle from Bannister's Bridge to Cedar Creek Landing may be right up your alley. Put in for this one-way trip is at Bannister's Bridge, where you'll also find a parking lot. Here, Cedar and Myers creek join and while the stream starts out narrow, it widens as you travel downstream past oaks and loblolly pines on either side. Downed trees and logs provide sunning spots for turtles and snakes in warm weather. When you arrive at an iron bridge over the creek, you'll have arrived at Cedar Creek Landing to end your trip. Remember, Congaree National Park does not rent canoes, kayaks, or stand up paddleboards, so if you don't have your own, you'll need to rent from an outfitter in Columbia, about 30 minutes from the park.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Bannister's Bridge to Cedar Creek Landing
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1.9 mi away
Friends of Congaree Swamp
Friends of Congaree Swamp continues the grassroots efforts that helped establish Congaree National Park.
2.0 mi away
Longleaf Campground
This campground is easily accessible for a night under the trees.
2.3 mi away
Bluff Trail
Turn off of the Boardwalk Loop Trail to join the very easy Bluff Trial (#1) that leads to the Bluff Campsite.
2.3 mi away
Longleaf Trail (#8)
Access the Longleaf Campground via the Longleaf Trail (#8).
2.3 mi away
Boardwalk Loop Trail
The 2.4-mile loop boardwalk trail is a terrific introduction to Congaree National Park.
