About
Length (round trip)11.7 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyHard
Elevation gain40 ft up
Typical time5 hr 45 min
TrailheadSouth Cedar Creek Road canoe landing
SurfaceDirt path, often under water
Best seasonOctober to April. Summer brings heat, humidity and mosquitoes; the floodplain floods roughly ten times a year.
DogsLeashed / limited stretches
What you'll see 🌊 River or creek🦌 Wildlife🌲 Old growth

The park's premier birding trail, and the one most likely to be under water.

Tips
Widely rated the best birding in Congaree, especially in spring migration. Check flood status first; this trail floods before any other.
Location

South Cedar Creek Road canoe landing

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