Hiking trails near Charleston, SC
7 trails within 75 miles · 5 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
Palmetto Trail: Awendaw Passage
27 miles from Charleston · ~45 min
Palmetto Trail: Swamp Fox Passage
27 miles from Charleston · ~45 min
Palmetto Trail: Lake Moultrie Passage
40 miles from Charleston · ~1.2 hr
Palmetto Trail: Eutaw Springs Passage
46 miles from Charleston · ~1.3 hr
Bonny Hall Trail #5 at Earnest F. Hollings Ace Basin
46 miles from Charleston · ~1.3 hr
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 |
| Bonny Hall Trail #5 at Earnest F. Hollings Ace Basin | — | 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.