Hiking trails near Charleston, SC
6 trails within 75 miles · 4 with detail pages · 0 within 25 miles
This page lists every named hiking trail in our database whose centroid sits within 75 miles of Charleston. Distance is straight-line from the metro center to the trail's centroid; an actual drive to a trailhead may be longer or shorter depending on which end you start from. Multi-state trails (e.g. the Appalachian Trail) appear here if any portion of their length passes within range.
Always check trail conditions, permits, and water sources with the maintaining organisation — National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service ranger district, or trail association. Mountain trails are often impassable for half the year due to snow.
Closest trails to Charleston
All trails within 75 miles, by distance
25-50 miles
| Trail | Length | Network | From metro | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Trail: Awendaw Passage | — | Regional | 27 mi | ~45 min |
| Palmetto Trail: Swamp Fox Passage | — | Regional | 27 mi | ~45 min |
| Palmetto Trail: Lake Moultrie Passage | — | Regional | 40 mi | ~1.2 hr |
| Palmetto Trail: Eutaw Springs Passage | — | Regional | 46 mi | ~1.3 hr |
50-75 miles
| Trail | Length | Network | From metro | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Loop | 1 mi | Local | 54 mi | ~1.5 hr |
| North Loop | 2 mi | Local | 54 mi | ~1.6 hr |
Beyond 75 miles
Looking for trails further out? Browse the full South Carolina hiking list or jump to all U.S. hiking trails.