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Distance
2.33 miles
Elevation Gain
157 ft
Route Type
Loop
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Family Friendly
Forest
Scenic
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Added by Jason Heritage
The Boardwalk loop at Congaree National Park offers easy access to sights unseen from the roads. Get down into the swaps without all the muck as you traverse along a raised platform for 2.4 miles through the woods.
The Boardwalk Loop begins at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center where you can get a Self-guided Boardwalk Tour brochure. There aren't any water refilling stations along this trail, so be sure to fill up your water bottles before you descend down an elevated platform that leads into the forest. Along the way many vibrant trees and wildlife can be seen as you explore what can only best be described as hobbit territory. Tupelo trees and broad-shouldered hawks are among the most spectacular sights along the route.
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Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and be sure to follow local regulations. Please explore responsibly.
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Julia Baker
5/2/2023
Loved this unique trail
This is such a unique trail! My husband and I loved it. We hiked the trail at the end of April. The floodplain tide ...
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Jared Beeler
9/22/2020
Great walk!
The boardwalk here is great and has a ton of wildlife.
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Alyssa Lewis
1/10/2017
Boardwalk Beauty
Definitely the best of both worlds here. Being surrounded by nature without having to soak your feet if you don't want to. Beautifully maintained.
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Alyssa Lewis
1/10/2017
Beautiful
I visit the CNP regularly and this is always something I do! Absolutely gorgeous.
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Lawson barfield
7/8/2016
Native's Thoughts
Scenery and wildlife are def the draw here. "Everyone should see at least once!" type of aforementioned. Beware of a few things: Rainy ...
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Seth Berry
4/13/2016
South Carolina's National Park
South Carolina's National Park is often forgotten, but it is a hidden gem in the small state. Some of the largest and oldest bald ...
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