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Weston Lake Loop Trail in Congaree National Park

The Weston Lake Loop Trail offers a tranquil hiking experience through a lush old-growth forest. Along the route, you can expect to see towering hardwoods, such as oaks and cypress trees, alongside the tea-colored waters of Cedar Creek, which create a picturesque backdrop for nature lovers. The trail provides ample opportunities for wildlife observation, making it a serene escape into the heart of this biodiverse ecosystem. #Hiking #Loop #Lake #Forest #Nature

  • Distance: 4.9 mi
  • Elevation gain: 72 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 141 ft
  • Elevation loss: 72 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 105 ft
  • Moving time: 1 h 35 m
  • Moving speed: 3.0 mph
  • Maximum speed: 5.7 mph
  • Total time: 1 h 38 m
  • Global speed: 3.0 mph

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 4.9 mi
  • Elevation gain: 72 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 141 ft
  • Elevation loss: 72 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 105 ft
  • Moving time: 1 h 35 m
  • Moving speed: 3.0 mph
  • Maximum speed: 5.7 mph
  • Total time: 1 h 38 m
  • Global speed: 3.0 mph

About this trail

Name: Weston Lake Loop Trail in Congaree National Park trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Firefly Trail, Richland County, South Carolina, United States (33.82955 -80.82375)

End: Harry Hampton Visitor Center, Firefly Trail, Richland County, South Carolina, United States (33.82968 -80.82370)

Coordinates: 33.81022 -80.82750 33.82997 -80.81297

Topography: Richland County topographic map, elevation, terrain

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Boardwalk Loop and Weston Lake Overlook in Congaree National Park

United States > South Carolina > Richland County

The Boardwalk Loop and Weston Lake Overlook offer a captivating journey through an old-growth forest, showcasing magnificent bald cypress trees and the distinctive "knees" that rise from the waterlogged soil. Along the route, visitors may observe a rich variety of wildlife, including turtles and diverse bird…

Distance: 2.4 mi • Elevation gain: 59 ft • Maximum elevation: 141 ft

Boardwalk Loop to Weston Lake Overlook

United States > South Carolina > Richland County

Loop hike to Weston Lake Overlook via Boardwalk Loop in the Congaree National Park. #Hiking #Loop #Forest #Nature #Lake #Park

Distance: 2.3 mi • Elevation gain: 52 ft • Maximum elevation: 141 ft

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