About This Trail
Savannah Rapids Park Trails give visitors access to the headgates of the Augusta Canal, the Savannah River, and several connected walking and biking opportunities in Columbia County. The park is a key access point for the Augusta Canal Towpath and a useful outdoor stop for visitors who want canal history, water views, and easy trail connections.
The park can be used for a short walk around the visitor center and canal area, or as the starting point for a longer ride or run along the towpath. It also connects with nearby Columbia County trail systems, making it a practical hub for greenway-style outings. The setting is scenic but active, with visitors, paddlers, cyclists, and events sharing the area at times.
Before visiting, check current park access, parking, weather, and any event or closure information. Use caution near water, locks, bridges, and road crossings, and share connected trails with other users.
Trail Notes
Savannah Rapids Park is a canal and river trail access hub connected to the Augusta Canal trail system. Always leave no trace, pack out everything you pack in, and if you see trash, pick it up and pack it out.
Stay on the marked trail, tell someone where you're going, pack safety and wayfinding essentials, and do not rely only on a mobile phone to find your way. Practice good trail etiquette, yield appropriately on shared-use trails, and check the trailhead kiosk, official maps, park office, or ranger office for notices about changed routes, closures, safety information, fees, and restrictions before you go.
