I'on Swamp Interpretive Trail

Located in Charleston County, SC.

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Photo tour

This very interesting point-to-loop hiking trail takes you through the wetlands of the Francis Marion National Forest. You can experience history here by seeing some old rice fields that are now preserved as a wildlife sanctuary.

Features and Facilities

• Historic features
• Wetland
• Hiking trails

Public Restrooms

• No

Hours of Operation

• Daylight hours

Admission or Parking Fee

• Free

How to Get There

• Located off US #17 between Mount Pleasant and Awendaw.

  Take I-526 to the US #17 North exit and go northeast on US #17 for 23.8 kilometers (14.8 miles). Turn left onto I'on Swamp Road (Forest Service road #228) and go north until you see the parking lot on the left. Look carefully, because it is not well marked.

Latitude 33.00473, Longitude -79.68269 [PK263]

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