Ninety Six National Historic Site Trail Map
Historical Trail (1 mile / 1 hour)
Gouedy Trail (1.5-mile loop / 1.5 hours)
Cherokee Path Trail (3 mile round trip / 2 hours)
Fisherman’s Trail (1.7-mile loop / 1 hour)
Loop of all four trails (5.5 miles /4 hours)
There are four hiking trails at Ninety Six National Historic Site. The most popular—and the one not to be missed—is the paved path around the American Revolution battlefield and the original Ninety Six town site called the Historical Trail. Another trail that passes some historical sites is the Gouedy Trail, a 1.5-mile loop. The Cherokee Path Trail is a 1.5 mile out-and-back trail (3 miles round trip) that leads to the Star Fort Pond (aka Ninety Six Lake). The Fisherman’s Trail is the most scenic trail in the park, as it circles the pond. If you don’t mind a 5.5-mile hike, the best way to see the entire park is to hike all four trails as one, big loop.
Star Fort Pond at Ninety Six National Historic Site
Dogs are allowed on the trails as long as they are kept on a leash. Be sure to bring a dog poop bag with you.
I was told mosquitoes are bad during the summer at the Star Fort Pond. There were some in September when I visited, but not enough to spray myself with mosquito repellent. I did not see any during two early October visits. I did not encounter ticks or chiggers on any of my visits, though I did run across a 3-foot snake sunning itself along the Gouedy Trail. That was a thrill.
Snake on the Gouedy Trail at Ninety Six National Historic Site
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Last updated on October 17, 2026
