Hike Through This Botanical Garden To The Intracoastal Waterway On A 2.4-Mile Coastal Trail In South Carolina

While summer isn’t my favorite time of year, even in the heat, it’s possible to enjoy an early morning or late evening hike without melting underneath the blazing sun. So, it’s great that we have hiking trails in South Carolina that offer some relief from the midday sweltering heat. For a wonderful hiking adventure along the coast, head to Vereen Memorial Gardens Trails in Little River. They meander through the Vereen Memorial Gardens, which is one of our favorite gardens in South Carolina. Oh, before you go, be sure to download a free trial of AllTrails+, and bring your camera for this waterfront hiking adventure in Little River, SC.

Meander at your own pace along a well-traveled path that leads from the front of this 115-acre coastal retreat and botanical garden.

The loop trail is 2.4 miles in length and passes through a variety of ecosystems, all the while presenting wildflowers and diverse flora.

A swamp complete with waterlogged trees doles out so many hues of green you'll won't be able to count them, even if your try. And the opaque green water is astounding.

Travel on natural sandy path and boardwalks as you make your way from the start of the path over by Highway 17 all the way to the scenic intracoastal waterway nearly a mile away.

The occasional informational kiosk provides useful information about the area and the flora and fauna found here.

As you trek, you’ll run into some hidden gems, so be sure to have your camera in hand to capture a few of them for your collection.

And over on the waterway at low tide there is a sandy beach to sit, reflect, and enjoy the view.

Incidentally, Vereen Memorial Gardens is also hiding an amazing historical element, too.

Over behind the CB Berry Community Center at the entrance to the property, you'll find an unpaved segment of the oldest road in America, the Kings Highway, which was a colonial route that connected Boston to Charleston.

The next time you're in search of an amazing coastal hike, check out this trail at Vereen Memorial Gardens in Little River!

Learn more about the Vereen Memorial Gardens Loop Trail from our friends at AllTrails.com. The gardens are open daily from sunrise to sundown and admission is free!

For more can't-miss coastal hikes in South Carolina, check out this lighthouse trail in Charleston and this boneyard hike in Edisto!

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