Lynches River The Canopy Walk Above The Trees In South Carolina That S Beautiful All Year Long

No matter the season, there is a never-ending list of year-round outdoor activities from which to choose in the Palmetto State, and the following county park doles out some unusually fun options. From their unique kayak and canoe park to the treetop canopy tour at the Environmental Discovery Center and their campground offering overnight accommodations, Lynches River County Park in the Pee Dee Region delivers fun times to the entire family.

One of the most popular of those activities is their canopy walk.

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The thriilling enounter with nature takes place among the treetops as visitors cross over swinging bridge after swinging bridge, stopping on treehouse-like platforms in between.

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Unlike other swinging bridges in the state, this treetop trail involves more than one bridge. It carries you 50-feet above the ground and through a canopy of trees that’s beautiful all year long.

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You’l find the canopy walk access via the Environmental Discovery Center at Lynches River County Park.

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The park also offers year-round youth and family-oriented events, like their annual River Jamboree taking place the first weekend each year in May. If you missed it this year, then the park has kayak and canoe rentals all year so you can get out on the water any time you wish.

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Additionally, more than 3.5 miles of hiking trails, including a boardwalk through the forest, are available. You’ll also find an archery range and a splash pad, perfect for cooling off on a hot summer day.

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Are you already a regular at this county park? We’d love to know in the comments!

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Lynches River County Park is located at 5094 County Park Rd., Coward, SC 29530. Park hours are 9:00 a.m. to sunset, excluding Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The Environmental Discovery Center (and the canopy walk) are available Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Learn more on the official website for Lynches River County Park.