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Loop Trails (No Backtracking) in South Carolina
South Carolina has 53 trails with a loop route in this directory, across 32 cities and towns — Greenville, Central, Fort Mill, Spartanburg and 28 more. Start and finish at the same trailhead: a known distance, no backtracking and no car shuttle.
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Paris Mountain State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,063 reviews
Serene park with miles of hiking/biking trails, canoe & kayak rentals, & dozens of campsites.
Caesars Head State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,378 reviews
Scenic destination with acres of mountain park for visitors seeking waterfall views & hiking trails.
Myrtle Beach State Park Pier
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,063 reviews
Relaxed park with a mile-long pier featuring fishing, gift shops, ice cream and a campsite, plus outdoor showers.
Conestee Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,652 reviews
Home to more than 200 bird species, this 400-acre wildlife preserve offers paved trails & bog walks.
Savannah National Wildlife Refuge
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,620 reviews
29,000-acre refuge featuring a visitor center & 4-mile wildlife drive, plus hiking & biking trails.
Cherry Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,966 reviews
Green space, a 1.5-mile trail, picnic areas & fields, including 5 baseball diamonds, on 68 acres.
Croft State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,901 reviews
This 7,000-acre park boasts 12 miles of hiking & horse trails, 2 lakes & an equestrian center.
Gibson Pond Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,014 reviews
Wooded park on 15 acres with a fishing dock, picnic shelters & a BBQ, plus a loop trail & restrooms.
Anne Springs Close Greenway - Lake Haigler
4.8 ★★★★★ 899 reviews
Sprawling space with playgrounds, hiking paths, and a lake. Horseback riding, kayaking and camping are also on hand.
Sadlers Creek State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 900 reviews
Located on a peninsula that extends into a lake, this park boasts campsites, trails & a boat ramp.
Walter Y. Elisha Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 794 reviews
This 12-acre park features a playground, a walking trail & a green space that hosts festivals.
Aiken State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 782 reviews
Forested riverfront park offering multiuse trails, fishing, kayaking, boat rentals & wildlife views.
Anne Springs Close Greenway - Adventure Road
4.6 ★★★★★ 710 reviews
Sprawling nature preserve with outdoor activities including fishing, horseback riding & hiking.
Butler Springs Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 649 reviews
Tennis courts, a playground & back-to-back baseball fields highlight this landscaped 10-acre park.
Harbison State Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 625 reviews
Sprawling forest with 18 miles of hiking trails, a canoe landing, picnic shelters & a meeting space.
Jarvis Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 492 reviews
Secluded waterfront site with fishing, walking & fitness trails, a picnic pavilion & playground.
Timmerman Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 479 reviews
Biking and walking path through the woods and along a creek or river.
Wannamaker North Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 373 reviews
Rugged country park offering 15 mi. of trails for biking, jogging & hiking.
Gary L. Pittman Memorial Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 307 reviews
Popular as a soccer-tournament facility, this green space also offers a walking trail & playground.
Jeffries Creek Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 303 reviews
55-acre wooded wetland property with walking trails, a playground & picnic tables.
Stono River County Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 269 reviews
Park featuring boardwalk paths over a marsh, plus islands and gravel trails.
Rosebrock Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 260 reviews
Natural setting for riverside hikes through forest & wetlands, plus a picnic shelter.
Cowpens National Battlefield
4.8 ★★★★★ 216 reviews
Small, well-maintained park and battle site with a self-guided walking trail.
Nalley Brown Nature Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 208 reviews
Kid-friendly park featuring boardwalks and wooded areas along with several marked trails for hiking, picnicking and dog-walking.
David Jackson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 199 reviews
Picnic park featuring a baseball field, a playground for kids and restrooms.
Crystal Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 192 reviews
Picturesque park featuring a lake and boardwalks that are home to various birds and alligators.
Jarvis Creek Fitness Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 179 reviews
Small park featuring a playground, a wetland and a lake full of alligators.
Waldrop Stone Falls
4.6 ★★★★★ 181 reviews
Hiking locale featuring a serene, small waterfall amid steep trails (though there are easier parts, too).
Sawmill Branch Trail - E. Richardson Ave. Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 183 reviews
Paved pathway for walking and biking, plus a stream and views of ducks.
Lynch's Woods Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 163 reviews
This wooded nature preserve featuring a creek, miles of walking and cycling tracks and a 4-mile gravel road that circles the perimeter.
Widgeon Point Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 155 reviews
Eagles, gators and wild animals are spotted in this preserve featuring hiking trails and picnic spots.
Congaree Creek Heritage Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 152 reviews
Nature preserve with a 2.5-mile hiking loop featuring swamps and wildlife such as alligators.
Mountain View Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 157 reviews
Lakeside park offering a wooded trail, boat ramp, disc-golf course & picturesque sunset views.
Marrington Plantation Trailhead
4.4 ★★★★☆ 150 reviews
Hiker-, biker- and dog-friendly trails system, with fishing, picnic spots and wildlife including alligators.
Alder Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 154 reviews
Small suburban playground with slides, swings, a merry-go-round and a seesaw.
Lake Whelchel Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 131 reviews
Scenic 7.5-mile loop for hiking and biking, winding through the woods alongside a lake and a creek.
Conestee Nature Preserve Office
4.7 ★★★★★ 124 reviews
Nature preserve with hiking trails, a paved path, a dog park, baseball fields, and kids' play areas.
NMB Nature Trail
4.2 ★★★★☆ 138 reviews
Level walking trails, including a 2.5-mile loop, through the woods, some of which is mulched.
Fernwood Nature Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 121 reviews
Wooded trail punctuated by a creek and featuring markers identifying trees and plants.
Waccamaw River Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 128 reviews
Wooded area featuring hiking trails as well as a disc golf course.
Laurel Hill County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 107 reviews
Sprawling park once part of a plantation with walking, running and bike trails, plus wooded areas.
Blue Wall Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 87 reviews
Nature preserve with ponds, a waterfall, and a hiking trail.
Pineforest Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 86 reviews
Neighborhood park with a play structure and a paved loop, along with basketball court, picnic tables and a grill.
Southside Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 59 reviews
Mountain biking and hiking trails are offered at this state park.
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