Kingsnake Trail (#6) in Congaree National Park

Kingsnake Trail (#6)

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

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Kingsnake Trail (#6) Details

Just like Weston Lake Loop Trail (#3), the point-to-point Kingsnake Trail (#6) is a favorite among birders because of its diverse vegetation and proximity to the waters of Cedar Creek. Find the trailhead to the Kingsnake Trail (#6) where Oakridge Trail (#4) begins off of Weston Lake Loop Trail (#3) and follow 3.7 miles to its end at South Cedar Creek Road. There is parking at the trail's endpoint, making this a terrific two-vehicle hike.

Difficulty

Low

Distance

7.4 miles

Estimated time

4 hours

Region

N/A

Nearby Parks Around Kingsnake Trail (#6)

Compare nearby parks around Kingsnake Trail (#6) when deciding whether to expand the route after this stop.

1.5 mi away

Congaree

National Park · SC

201.7 mi away

Great Smoky

National Park · NC

378.0 mi away

Mammoth Cave

National Park · KY

378.5 mi away

Shenandoah

National Park · VA

516.5 mi away

Cuyahoga

National Park · OH

577.4 mi away

Biscayne

National Park · FL

Nearby Points of Interest Around Kingsnake Trail (#6)

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0.0 mi away

Oakridge Trail (#4)

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

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).