Congaree Self Guided Boardwalk Tour Stop #16

Stop #16

Quick Facts

Location:

33.8275, -80.818

Significance:

Tour stop

Hurricane Hugo

On September 21, 1989, Hurricane Hugo left its mark in this part of the forest. Accompanying tornados likely touched down here, leaving large open gaps in the canopy. Many large trees did not survive, but seedlings and vines sprouted afterwards due to the abundant sunlight reaching the forest floor. Disturbances like these play an active part in forest renewal.