Charleston is a phenomenal place to be active.  Though the nearest snow skiing resorts are hours away by car, one can do everything else here within minutes of downtown.

Hiking, Biking and Walking and Riding

Trails - Information about various types of trails in SC

Hiking/Mountain Biking Trails of SC - Scroll down to "Lowcountry" and select trails in Charleston, Berkeley or Beaufort counties to be a short drive away from Charleston.

Walk the Ravenel Bridge - parking is available on either side of the bridge; the pedestrian area is separated from the auto lanes by a barrier.  In addition, there is a bike lane and a walk lane.  A favorite free activity in the area.

Bike Rentals - The Bicycle Shoppe

Group Bicycle Rides - The Bicycle Shoppe

Join a 5K, 10K or Marathon - Charleston Walking/Running Events

Horseback Riding -  Middleton Place Equestrian Center      Mullet Hall Equestrian Center, Johns Island County Park    M & M  Farms, Huger    Horse Rentals in SC     Seabrook Island Equestrian Center      Summersett Farms, Awendaw    

Camping -

KOA, - Mt. Pleasant

State Parks of South Carolina

Boating and Fishing -

Shem Creek Fishing Charters - Uncle Ducky's   Aqua Adventures   Waters Edge   Captain Rick's

Morgan's Creek  - Charlestonian Yacht     Fishing Charters

Folly Beach - Fishing Pier

Adrenaline Junkies

Water Sports -  Tidal Wave Watersports

Kite Surfing, Isle of Palms -      Air   shop has kiteboarding and sport kiting ;    Charleston Watersports

Surf and Sand

Beaches - Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island, Folly Beach

Surfing, Folly Beach

Diving - Cooper River Diving can take you on dives to look for fossilized shark teeth