When you feel the need to reconnect with Mother Nature, a walk along the river – even in an urban setting – can be an ideal place to make it happen. Enjoy some down time and relax in the great outdoors on these eight river walks in South Carolina.
- River Park - Rock Hill
Google Local/Patricia Boracci Stroll along the Catawba in this riverside park boasting 70 acres. A mixture of boardwalk, paved, and natural surfaces make up the more than 3.5 miles of hiking trails in River Park. You’re sure to find many things to love during this adventure.
- Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park - Columbia
Google Local/Benjamin Lamm Explore 2.5 miles of easily accessible walking paths in this linear park. Give yourself at least 1.5 hours to complete the entire trip. Learn more, including the addresses for the north and south trailheads at this link.
- Landsford Canal State Park - Catawba
Google Local/Vimal V Follow the trail along the river for 1.5 miles and soak in the beautiful spider lilies that bloom on the rocky shoals in the Catawba River. May is the best time to see the carpet of green and white covering the water’s surface. Learn more at this link.
- Conway Riverwalk - Conway
Google Local/Glenn Hanna Stroll along the scenic Waccamaw River on the Conway Riverwalk, stopping along the way to enjoy a shady spot on a cozy bench. It’s all found right off Main Street, so when you’re finished relaxing, you can seek out a bite to eat or do some shopping.
- Waterfront Park - Beaufort
Google Local/Jessie Garcia Take in the scenery along the Beaufort River on the promenade boardwalk at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park in historic Beaufort. If you work up an appetite or a thirst, you’ll only be steps away from a wide variety of places to dine and drink! Learn more about it here.
- West Columbia Riverwalk - West Columbia
Google Local/Kofeii This riverside oasis spans eight full miles of a mixture of pavement and boardwalk trail. Take in sweeping views of the Congaree River. Learn more here.
- Shem Creek Park - Mt. Pleasant
Google Local/Alexander K Travel over a marsh and along Mt. Pleasant’s beautiful Shem Creek on this 2,200-foot boardwalk that’s extra wide and perfect for social distancing requirements. At the end, enjoy a huge fishing pier that seems to jut all the way out into the Charleston harbor. Learn more about Shem Creek Park here.
- Murrells Inlet Marshwalk
Google Local/Relax Myrtle Beach Although not a river in the literal sense, the marsh along the business side of Murrells Inlet is a fun way to enjoy some time along the water. Enjoy a world of activities found along the boardwalk, too. Learn more at this link.
If you’re up for a hike instead of a walk, then consider dusting off your hiking boots and heading to the mountains for a river hike in South Carolina that leads to a magnificent waterfall near Tamassee.
Google Local/Patricia Boracci
Stroll along the Catawba in this riverside park boasting 70 acres. A mixture of boardwalk, paved, and natural surfaces make up the more than 3.5 miles of hiking trails in River Park. You’re sure to find many things to love during this adventure.
Google Local/Benjamin Lamm
Explore 2.5 miles of easily accessible walking paths in this linear park. Give yourself at least 1.5 hours to complete the entire trip. Learn more, including the addresses for the north and south trailheads at this link.
Google Local/Vimal V
Follow the trail along the river for 1.5 miles and soak in the beautiful spider lilies that bloom on the rocky shoals in the Catawba River. May is the best time to see the carpet of green and white covering the water’s surface. Learn more at this link.
Google Local/Glenn Hanna
Stroll along the scenic Waccamaw River on the Conway Riverwalk, stopping along the way to enjoy a shady spot on a cozy bench. It’s all found right off Main Street, so when you’re finished relaxing, you can seek out a bite to eat or do some shopping.
Google Local/Jessie Garcia
Take in the scenery along the Beaufort River on the promenade boardwalk at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park in historic Beaufort. If you work up an appetite or a thirst, you’ll only be steps away from a wide variety of places to dine and drink! Learn more about it here.
Google Local/Kofeii
This riverside oasis spans eight full miles of a mixture of pavement and boardwalk trail. Take in sweeping views of the Congaree River. Learn more here.
Google Local/Alexander K
Travel over a marsh and along Mt. Pleasant’s beautiful Shem Creek on this 2,200-foot boardwalk that’s extra wide and perfect for social distancing requirements. At the end, enjoy a huge fishing pier that seems to jut all the way out into the Charleston harbor. Learn more about Shem Creek Park here.
Google Local/Relax Myrtle Beach
Although not a river in the literal sense, the marsh along the business side of Murrells Inlet is a fun way to enjoy some time along the water. Enjoy a world of activities found along the boardwalk, too. Learn more at this link.
Note, these parks and river walks may be closed temporarily. Be sure to click the link given with each description for a current status.
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Address: 1782 Quality Cir, Rock Hill, SC 29730, USAAddress: 312 Laurel St, Columbia, SC 29201, USAAddress: Landsford Canal State Park, 2051 Park Dr, Catawba, SC 29704, USAAddress: Marina Rd Riverwalk, Conway, SC 29526, USAAddress: Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, Bay St, Beaufort, SC 29902, USAAddress: Riverwalk Cir, West Columbia, SC 29169, USAAddress: Shem Creek Park, Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464, USAAddress: Marsh Walk, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576, USA
