2.4 miles of easy and interesting walking on the elevated boardwalk and the low boardwalk through a mixture of bottomland hardwoods and upland pines. Visit http://www.nps.gov/cosw/index.htm for details. Call the park directly for current trail conditions before you visit. (803) 776-4396 ext. 0. Every once in a while, the Congaree River floods it's banks, making a hike on the low boardwalk portion impossible. The elevated boardwalk, however, is rarely under water and this is a nice 1.3 mile hike down to Weston Lake. <br />
The boardwalks loop is a self-guided interpretive trail with 21 points of interest. Pick up a free interpretive trail guide at the visitor center before you start walking. <br />
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Be sure to ask the rangers about the Friends of Congaree Swamp. This is a non-profit organization that helps protect and promote Congaree National Park and it's unique environment. More info here: http://www.friendsofcongaree.org
From Interstate 77, Exit 5:<br /><br /><br /><br />At Exit 5 turn off onto SC Hwy 48 East (Bluff Road), and travel southeast approximately fourteen miles toward Gadsden and turn right onto Mt. View Road. Follow Mt. View Road for 0.8 miles and then turn right onto Old Bluff Road and travel 0.6 miles. Turn left at the park entrance sign and proceed one mile to the Harry Hampton Visitor Center.
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