South Carolina 7 Expedition

A mountains-to-the-sea expedition along the Palmetto Trail

This summer the SC7 Expedition will set out a fourth time to experience our state’s natural wonders and raise awareness for floodwater prevention and resiliency across South Carolina.

This 30 day expedition will follow the Palmetto Trail from the mountains to the sea. The Palmetto Trail spans 350 miles across South Carolina extending from northwestern Oconee County to the Intracoastal Waterway in Charleston County on the east coast.

The SC7 Expedition is spearheaded by Tom Mullikin. Tom currently serves as Chair of South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster’s SC Floodwater Commission (SCFC).  This commission aims to develop real solutions to the Palmetto State’s floodwater threat.

The SC7 Expedition is a boots-on-the-ground opportunity to experience and appreciate natural resources located across the state, with the intent of recognizing which areas need environmental protection and flood mitigation.

So named “SC7” to highlight seven geographic wonders found in South Carolina

1. Chattooga River
2. Sassafras Mountain
3. Jocassee Gorges
4. Congaree National Forest
5. Edisto River
6. Ashepoo, Combahee and Edisto  (ACE) Basin
7. Bull Island-Cape Romain Nation Wildlife Refuge

An Epic Adventure

The expedition begins in Oconee County, SC on July 1, 2023

The expedition will begin with a kick-off event at Wildwater, Ltd in Long Creek, SC where elected officials, community leaders and people from the press will be present to send Tom and his support team off on their month-long adventure. If interested, the public can join them for the first adventure with a rafting, ziplane tour or guided hike along the Chattooga River.

There will be Public Participation Days during the month-long journey where people are welcome to participate in day activities. Read more on the SC7 website. 

Along the route there will be opportunities to discuss topics such as conservation, resiliency, adult and childhood fitness, outdoor therapy, floodwater-mitigation issues, and more to stimulate action long after the expedition ends.

SC7 Fitness Challenge: Appalachians to the Atlantic

The purpose of the challenge is to get people outdoors to experience all that South Carolina has to offer!

A virtual challenge is open to individuals, families, groups and businesses.

Participants will challenge themselves to complete 100, 250 or 500 miles of amazing outdoor adventure found in our beautiful state!

Read more about the SC7 Expedition, and find out how to participate along the way.