Adventure Guides

Outdoor Adventure in Charleston, SC

Sunset on the Ravenel Bridge (courtesy T. Riesen)

Welcome to the Charleston Adventure Guide-your guide to hiking, biking, running, watersports, paddling, family friendly, fishing, and dog friendly adventures in Charleston, SC including Francis Marion National Forest, Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge, Folly Beach, Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island, and more.

Bike the Ravenel Bridge

Forget the horse-drawn carriages: historic Charleston is best viewed by bicycle. Park at the Visitors’ Center on Meeting St., then head over to King St. and pedal north 1 mile to Huger St. Turn left, then turn right on Ashley Ave. Circumnavigate Hampton Park before turning into the Citadel, Charleston’s impressive military college. Exit the school on Hagood Ave., then turn right onto Fishburne St. Fishburne becomes Lockwood Ave., which will lead you all the way around the Charleston peninsula along the Battery with its views of the harbor and Fort Sumter. From there, continue along the water to East Bay St. As you head north, a bike lane appears on your right, which then leads up the Ravenel Bridge. From its apex, you’ll enjoy the best view of Charleston available and can survey the route you’ve just ridden through town. Cruise back down East Bay and take a right on Chapel St.(which becomes John St.) to finish back at the Visitors’ Center. Read More/Get Directions