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Wooden boardwalk surrounded by dense green foliage leading through the forest at Congaree National Park.
Bald cypress trees with wide trunks reflecting in still swamp water at Congaree National Park.
A wooden boardwalk winds gracefully through a lush, sun-dappled bottomland forest of towering bald cypress and tupelo trees at Congaree National Park, with vibrant green foliage filtering soft light from above.
An illustrated Shaka Guide walking tour map of Congaree National Park in South Carolina, highlighting stops such as the Boardwalk Loop Trail, Sims Trail, and Weston Lake, decorated with illustrations of a pileated woodpecker, painted turtle, beetle, and longleaf pine.
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Wooden boardwalk surrounded by dense green foliage leading through the forest at Congaree National Park.
Bald cypress trees with wide trunks reflecting in still swamp water at Congaree National Park.
A wooden boardwalk winds gracefully through a lush, sun-dappled bottomland forest of towering bald cypress and tupelo trees at Congaree National Park, with vibrant green foliage filtering soft light from above.
An illustrated Shaka Guide walking tour map of Congaree National Park in South Carolina, highlighting stops such as the Boardwalk Loop Trail, Sims Trail, and Weston Lake, decorated with illustrations of a pileated woodpecker, painted turtle, beetle, and longleaf pine.
A promotional graphic for the Shaka Guide app showing a smartphone displaying a driving tour interface, surrounded by feature callouts including offline maps, turn-by-turn directions, automatic audio narration, and no cell service required.
Wooden boardwalk surrounded by dense green foliage leading through the forest at Congaree National Park.
Bald cypress trees with wide trunks reflecting in still swamp water at Congaree National Park.
A wooden boardwalk winds gracefully through a lush, sun-dappled bottomland forest of towering bald cypress and tupelo trees at Congaree National Park, with vibrant green foliage filtering soft light from above.
An illustrated Shaka Guide walking tour map of Congaree National Park in South Carolina, highlighting stops such as the Boardwalk Loop Trail, Sims Trail, and Weston Lake, decorated with illustrations of a pileated woodpecker, painted turtle, beetle, and longleaf pine.
A promotional graphic for the Shaka Guide app showing a smartphone displaying a driving tour interface, surrounded by feature callouts including offline maps, turn-by-turn directions, automatic audio narration, and no cell service required.

Congaree National Park Walking Tour

South Carolina South Carolina
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76489 ratings
$12.99

Congaree National Park Walking Tour

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South Carolina South Carolina
 
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Trusted by 7,000+ Users
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19 Must-See Stops
19 Must-See Stops
1+ hour of Audio
1+ hour of Audio
1 Starting Point
1 Starting Point
Counterclockwise Route
Counterclockwise Route
Half-Day Driving Tour
Half-Day Driving Tour

About The Tour

Discover the beauty and history of Congaree National Park on a self-guided walk along the 2.4-mile Boardwalk Loop Trail, where towering trees, diverse wildlife, and centuries of natural and cultural stories come together in one unforgettable forest adventure.

Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour!

• Visit the Harry R.E. Hampton Visitor Center for maps, exhibits, and park info.
• Walk the Boardwalk Loop Trail to see giant trees and swamp wildlife.
• Hike Sims Trail for a peaceful forest walk with great birdwatching.
• Relax by Weston Lake and watch turtles and fish in the calm water.

Please note: the lower half of the Boardwalk is closed for construction with plans to reopen in 2026. Until then, he first half of our tour can be taken as normal, and the latter half can be finished by taking the Sims Trail to complete the loop.

Congaree National Park Walking Tour Map

Meet the Creators

Matt Caracciolo

Matt Caracciolo

Writer & Editor

I’ll be your guide on this tour. Press play to hear a sneak peek of the stories waiting for you as you browse.

Congaree National Park Walking Tour FAQS

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Inclusions:

  • GPS-triggered audio with automatic playback
  • Built-in turn-by-turn route guidance
  • Offline access after download
  • Self-paced experience with no fixed start time
  • Pause, rewind, or replay anytime
  • Storytelling based on firsthand travel and research
  • Lifetime access after purchase

Exclusions:

  • Private transportation (use your own or rental vehicle)
  • Attraction admission or park entrance fees
  • Parking fees

This tour has 19 stops. Check out the itinerary here for a complete list of stops, and if you’re looking for more information to help plan your trip, Here’s What You Need To Know Before You Go!

  • Insect repellent
  • Lightweight, breathable clothing (helps protect from bites)
  • Hat or head net (optional but handy during peak mosquito season)
  • Comfortable walking shoes or waterproof hiking boots
  • Light rain jacket or poncho
  • Moisture-wicking clothing
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Snacks or lunch (no food vendors in the park)
  • Sunscreen and sunglasses
  • First Aid kit

  • Congaree National Park is free to enter.
  • There are no restaurants inside Congaree, so plan to bring food or eat in nearby Columbia.
  • Groceries and simple meals are your best bet for keeping costs low.

The tour stops have seasonal hours of operation. The site’s facilities and restaurants also have varying hours of operation.

  • Harry Hampton Visitor Center: Daily 9 AM - 5 PM
  • The park is open 365 days a year, weather permitting.
    • Services are limited in the “off-season” (September-May)

The tour starts at Harry Hampton Visitor Center and follows the path of the Boardwalk Loop Trail in a counterclockwise direction.

Yes, you can join along the route.

Still have questions? Send us an email at aloha@shakaguide.com or give us a call at (808) 201-8138.

Think of us as your personal tour guide in an app. Our tours provide everything a guided tour does, but with the freedom to explore on your terms. Here’s how it works:


  • GPS triggers audio narration to play automatically as you drive or walk. Listen to stories, get local insights, visit must-see stops and get turn-by-turn navigation.
  • The app works offline so even with spotty service we’ll get you where you need to go.

Pretty cool huh? We think so! Check out our tours and let’s explore together.

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We did a Hawaii tour and loved it. Today’s Canyonlands was equally as good! Great stories.

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We really enjoyed this app. We had Google maps playing in the background for comparison and found road directions much easier to follow. We really enjoyed the background music between guided direction and stories. Everything about the experience was enjoyed by our entire family.

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Good and interesting information. Excellent instructions. Things that I would have missed otherwise.

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Customer support was quick and very helpful. there's certainly a learning curve here. I clicked on the number i wanted to go to next and hit play but apparently that's not how you get it to go and start you on your way. My husband figured it out so i still don't know. I liked that there were 3 starting points depending on where you stayed on the island. I appreciated the warnings regarding narrow roads, they were no joke.

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