Charleston County, South Carolina
203 hiking trails · 16parks & campgrounds · 15 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data.
About Hiking in Charleston County, South Carolina
Charleston County is home to 203 mapped hiking trails and 16 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 15 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Charleston County
Up to 216 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Charleston County
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Sample Parks in Charleston County
Sample Trails in Charleston County
Hiking guides for South Carolina
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Charleston County.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in South Carolina, Ranked
South Carolina's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Tobias MrzykSouth Carolina's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten South Carolina trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in South Carolina
Ten gentle, well-marked South Carolina trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in South Carolina
South Carolina's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in South Carolina
Federal parks and recreation areas in South Carolina ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Joshua EarleBest Waterfall Hikes in South Carolina: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
South Carolina's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.