Field Guide
The SC7 Expedition is a 30-day journey along South Carolina’s 350-mile Palmetto Trail, spotlighting the state’s natural wonders and the efforts to protect them.
30 Days of Discovery
Explore the daily stops of the SC7 Expedition—from mountain peaks to coastal marshes.
Previous Events
Oconee Passage Hike – Kick-off Event
A scenic 2.5 mile hike from Oconee State Park to historic Oconee Station.
Hiking (2.5 mi.)
Walhalla Fish Hatchery
See firsthand how the DNR supports ecosystems from hatchery to river.
Tour
Forest Therapy Hike
Slow down, breathe deep, and let nature do the healing.
Hiking
Chattooga River Rafting
Kick off the journey with whitewater rafting in a pristine wilderness.
Rafting
Yellow Branch Falls
A peaceful forest trail ending at a photogenic hidden waterfall.
Hiking (3 mi.)
Table Rock Trail
Celebrate Independence Day on one of SC's most iconic trails.
Hiking (3.6 mi. one-way)
Summit Sassafras Mountain
Hike to the highest point in South Carolina for breathtaking views.
Hiking (2.1 mi.)
Jocassee Gorges
Where mountains plunge to lake and legend meets breathtaking biodiversity.
Ecological Boat Tour
Experience Nature at Boundless Pointe
Reconnecting adults with curiosity, wellness, and wonder.
Nature Walk
Jones Gap State Park
Hike serene trails flanked by waterfalls and rich biodiversity.
Hiking (4 mi.)
Dog Days of Summer
A tail-wagging trail walk through parks, playgrounds, and pet-friendly paths.
Hiking
Roper Mountain Science Center
Dig into geology during a hands-on tour of Roper Mountain Science Center.
Tour
Enoree Passage
A quiet forested hike along one of the Palmetto Trail’s longest stretches.
Hiking (4.5 mi.)
5 Towers Paddle on Lake Murray
The SC7 core team joins Carolina Outdoor Adventures for a landmark paddle on iconic Lake Murray.
Kayaking
Saluda Riverwalk Litter Clean-Up
Teaming up to keep the river clean and beautiful.
Litter Clean-up
Saluda Riverwalk
Boardwalk, rapids, and riverfront charm in the heart of Columbia.
Hiking (3.6 mi.)
Sesquicentennial State Park
A family-friendly trail through pine forests, wetlands, and creekside views.
Hiking (1.9 mi.)
SC7 Trails Talks Series in Columbia
Explore how nature can transform health, work, and community through the Nature at Work model — a framework linking wellness, the built environment, environmental stewardship, and education.
Lunch & Learn
Congaree National Park
Explore the nation’s largest intact expanse of old-growth bottomland hardwood forest.
Hiking (3.6 mi.)
Poinsett State Park
From pine uplands to fern-filled ravines, discover the beauty and biodiversity of Poinsett State Park.
Hiking (2.25 mi.)
Swan Lake Iris Gardens
Stroll through scenic gardens and greenways while learning how Sumter is growing a greener future.
Hiking (3 mi.)
Paddle Sparkleberry Swamp
Paddle through a cathedral of cypress and songbirds.
Canoe, Kayak (5.7 mi.)
Water Familiarization at the Marion City Pool
Private water safety and skills session for SC7 core team members.
Swimming
SC’s Revolutionary Rivers
Kayak a river tied to revolutionary history and environmental resilience.
Kayaking
High Hill Creek Trail
A peaceful wooded path with footbridges, wildflowers, and a creekside view.
Hiking (4 mi.)
Forum at the FMU Freshwater Ecology Center
Join us for a Lunch & Learn focused on freshwater science and stewardship.
Lunch & Learn
Black River Kayaking
A tranquil 4-mile paddle through one of South Carolina’s natural gems.
Kayaking (4 mi.)
Hike with GOAT Program
Walk, reflect, and reconnect in the heart of historic Georgetown.
Hiking (3 mi.)
Ravenel Bridge
Cross rivers and rack up miles on this stunning, sky-high urban hike with Mayor Haynie.
Hiking (6 mi.)
Environmental Stewardship at Boone Hall Plantation
The core team joins stewardship efforts at Charleston’s iconic Boone Hall.
Conservation
Ecologial Boat Tour of Bulls Island
The core team will boat out and explore Cape Romain’s remote island ecosystem.
Tour
Tubing the Edisto River
Float one of America’s longest blackwater rivers in a relaxed adventure.
Tubing (2.5 mi.)
Tour of Edisto Environmental Learning Center and ACE Basin
A team-only tour of Botany Bay and a DNR boat trip into the ACE Basin.
Tour, Boating
Smart Reef Dive
Diving into data: SC7 core-team mission to expand our South Carolina's Smart Reef network.
Diving
Spanish Moss Trail
End the journey with a coastal trail walk through historic Lowcountry charm.
Hiking (10 mi.)
