5 Hikes Under 5 Miles in South Carolina

Going hiking in South Carolina during the middle a summer drought, might not sound too appealing to most people. To me, it just means finding a shorter hike with a rewarding destination at the end. Each of these hikes listed below are homegrown, under five miles, and many of them have very easy trails. They also have waterfalls, creeks, and lakes for a way to cool off after or during your hike. Well, what are you waiting for? Follow the trails all the way down to the number one hike on this list!

5. Rainbow Falls Trail-Jones Gap State Park
Marietta, SC

The 3.9 mile trail can be somewhat difficult with inclines and lots of rocky paths, but the view of Rainbow Falls is so worth it. Consider camping overnight for even more adventure and more time for exploration.

4. Yellow Branch Falls- Oconee State Park- Walhalla, SC

With a 3.5 mile loop to Yellow Branch Falls you can get a prime spot at the bottom of the falls. The view is not only breathtaking, but the refreshingly cold mountain falls will keep you cool during this summer's heat wave.

3. Bear Cove Trail- Devils Fork State Park- Salem, SC

This 2.5 mile loop offers great views of Lake Jocassee and its surrounding mountains. In this sweltering summer heat pack a swimsuit and towel and go for a swim before leaving Bear Cove Trail!

2. Raven Cliff Falls- Caesars Head State Park- Cleveland, SC

The trail leading to Raven Cliff Falls is 3.7 miles out and back. Similar to the Rainbow Falls trail, it can be difficult with steep inclines, but you won't cross paths with too many people especially on the suspension bridge over Matthews Creek found at the top of Raven Cliffs Falls

1. Rocky Creek Trail- Great Falls, SC

This trail is relatively easy, 4.9 miles out and back with lots of waterfalls along the way. The Ceder Creek Reservoir is at the final destination, where kayaking, canoeing, and fishing are common.

To Tent Or Not To Tent

I have always been a tent camper, I like having some space to sit up, stretch out, and be able to still move around once the sun has gone down. There is a sense of security inside the tent once it is zipped up that I found comforting the first time I went camping, so I stuck with it. That being said, the past two or three times I have slept in my cozy tent, my body has hated me for it the next day. It can be very difficult to find perfectly flat ground, then I have to clear the spot of any rocks, tree limbs and debris that will be in my way. It is just a lot of extra work that I do not enjoy. Although once everything is all set up, I have a spacious home away from home. Its especially nice when having friends along because we can all hunker down in the tent together if it starts raining or gets too cold. I love taking my dogs camping too, the thought of leaving them somewhere gives me anxiety, so being able to have them in the tent next to me is a plus as well. There are SO many op

Top 5 Mistakes to AVOID this Summer

We all make mistakes, but when you are hiking, or going camping, mistakes can be deadly. Anything from wearing the wrong shoes, to not having enough clean water to drink can be inconvenient at home, but in the woods it can turn into a matter of life and death. Here is my life of top 5 mistakes to AVOID this summer. 5. Over/Under Packing When getting ready to go on a hike it can be so easy to cram a weeks worth of stuff into your pack, even if you are only going for a day or two. Extra clothes, that really cute sun hat you never get to wear, towels, extra shoes etc can all add weight to your pack that you don't need or want on a long hike. While you may think it is worth the extra weight in your pack, your back and neck will be hating you for it later. Packing light and only bringing the necessities can be scary at first, but once you realize you don't NEED all of that stuff, you will find yourself less tired and sore than you would with a heavier bag. On the othe

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