Timmerman Trail and Congaree Creek Heritage Preserve

The connected Timmerman Trail and Congaree Creek Heritage Preserve are located in Cayce, SC.

It is by far my favorite nature walk around here since you never know what wildlife you will see (as shown below).

These are part of the Cayce Riverwalk that we enjoy so much. Paved pathways meander through the woods for a peaceful walk (or run or bike ride).

 

It meanders along the Congaree Creek (that is off the Congaree River). Boardwalks have been installed where needed.

On the banks we spotted my first wild alligator!!! This dude was off in the distance so here is the best photo we got.

This one I never really expected to see, a timber rattlesnake!

In this photo below you can see its rattle in the upper left corner!

It was quite intimidating but as long as you don't bother them, they will not bother you.
 
We also saw my first skink!

How amazing is that blue tail? 

We also spotted our first butterfly of the season which is a zebra swallowtail. Gorgeous!

One of our walks was after heavy rain, so snails were crossing the pathways.

It is full of little bits of nature, much of which is new to me living in a different climate. These seed pods were always brown up north. They are pretty pink things down here.

There is all sorts of wild and crazy growth attaching itself to trees. Just gorgeous!

Some of it looks magical.

For trail head and parking information, please click here since there are multiple locations. Cayce Riverwalk

I hope you enjoyed our wooded stroll. We are getting as many walks in as we can before the buggy, super hot southern weather kicks in for the summer!

Thank you for stopping by! ~Val