Congaree Creek Heritage Preserve

Congaree Creek Heritage Preserve is in Lexington County, S.C. with the Congaree River defining its eastern border and the city of Cayce surrounding the rest of the preserve. This area is considered an urban forest, as much of the preserve borders a city. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Heritage Trust Program maintains this 1,286-acre parcel of land to protect and preserve the historic and precontact cultural sites that date up to 12,000 years ago. The area is also significant for its ecological and geological features.

Herrick says "My records indicate that about the 2^nd week in March we've seen Red Buckeye, May-Apple, Spring-Beauty, Grape Ferns, Wild Geranium, Cranefly Orchids, Pinxter Azaleas, and other sorts of Spring Ephemerals on the State Road side."

Congaree Creek HP | SCDNR Public Lands

Congaree Creek Nature Hike Brochure - English

Flora & Fauna Map of Congaree Creek Heritage Preserve

For historical information on the property:  The Heritage Trust Program

Please wear a hat, sunscreen, and boots and bring water (maybe a snack). 

Please refer to this map for our destination.  We will meet in the indicated parking lot at 9:45.  The hike will begin at 10.

DNR coordinates:  33.942619, -81.0322168