River Trail (#5)
Make your way to the Congaree River when you hike the River Trail (#5).
Plan Around River Trail (#5)
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Use this detail page to confirm that the stop is worth it, then carry that decision into a trip draft while the park context is still fresh.
River Trail (#5) Details
After veering off the Boardwalk Loop Trail onto the Oakridge Trail (#4), look for the trailhead for the River Trail (#5) to the southwest. Follow the loop of River Trail (#5) and make your way to the Congaree River, the lifeblood of the park's natural diversity. Along the river, you'll still be able to see the effect that logging had on the landscape.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
10.2 miles
Estimated time
5.5 hours
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around River Trail (#5)
Compare nearby parks around River Trail (#5) when deciding whether to expand the route after this stop.
Nearby Points of Interest Around River Trail (#5)
Use nearby POIs to quickly expand your options beyond River Trail (#5) while the map context is still fresh.
0.8 mi away
Weston Lake Loop Trail (#3)
Birders will find the Weston Lake Loop Trail (#3) of particular interest.
1.0 mi away
Sims Trail (#2)
Cross the boardwalk twice on this easy loop trail.
1.1 mi away
Weston Lake
The arc-shaped lake is the centerpiece of the Weston Lake Loop (#3) trails.
1.3 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.
1.3 mi away
Kingsnake Trail (#6)
Kingsnake Trail (#6) is another favorite for birders.
