Upcoming Event
Event Name: First Day Hike at Battle of Rivers Bridge State Historic Site
Event Occurs: Once
Event Description: Happy New Year! Let's start your New Year's resolution out on the right foot and hit a State Park trail. Join a ranger at Battle of Rivers Bridge State Historic Site and walk in the footsteps of Civil War soldiers. Take an easy 1/3-mile hike on the Battlefield Trail. See the natural beauty of the Salkehatchie Swamp and hear how the soldiers endured bad weather during battle that took place in February 1865.

Meet at the park office. Be sure to wear appropriate clothing for the weather, close-toed shoes and to bring water. Meet at Battlefield Parking Area.

Looking for an additional First Day Hike? Consider the 2025 Sandhills Challenge! Hike 3 different Sandhills parks on the same day.
1 Day | 3 Parks | 3 1/2 Miles
Battle of Rivers Bridge State Historic Site | Barnwell State Park | Aiken State Park
Event Class: Holiday Events
Contact Person or Organization: Battle of Rivers Bridge State Historic Site
Website Address: https://southcarolinaparks.com/rivers-bridge
Contact Phone: 803.683.0239
Contact Email: rbridgesp@scprt.com
Start Date/Time: 1/1/2025 11:00 AM
End Date/Time: 1/1/2025 11:45 AM
Directions: Battle of Rivers Bridge State Historic Site
325 State Park Rd
Ehrhardt, SC 29081

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