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Aiken State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 782 Google reviews · Running trail in Windsor, South Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Aiken State Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Forested riverfront park offering multiuse trails, fishing, kayaking, boat rentals & wildlife views.
What runners say about Aiken State Park
“My favorite part of the location are the many artesian wells that feed clean freshwater to the several ponds that are open for swimming and fishing.”
“Small bodies of water, bridges, unpaved surfaces and beautiful Loblolly Pine Trees.”
“This was the first time my family and I event camping together and talk about a wonderful, peaceful experience!”
“This is a family friendly place to go and one the the 47 SC state parks to visit (#1 on the park map).”
A lovely place to stay when you need to get away from it all. This park is nothing fancy but it is clean. Bathroom is old but serviceable. A nice place to canoe and fish. Wonderful play area for the kids and picnic area for the adults. Bring your bug spray and your best vacuum cleaner. Trails are easy to navigate.
This place is incredible and perfect for family gatherings of all types. From camping and day trips to kayaking, hikes and fishing there's literally something here for everybody that enjoys the outdoors.
This is a great spot to camp, we've done so twice now in @Ramona_the_airstream . Campground is near, nestled in the pines. Bathrooms are decent, clean, and good hot showers. I love the natural spring there! I fill my water bottle on the way out every time. Delish.
Beautiful CCC built park. Beautiful stands of long leaf 🍃 pine Artesian well 1.5 mile paddle accessibility on the Edisto Water craft rental and swimming
Trail conditions & character
“Small bodies of water, bridges, unpaved surfaces and beautiful Loblolly Pine Trees.”
“An abundance of picnic areas, clean restrooms and an area to swim (open seasonally).”
“This was the first time my family and I event camping together and talk about a wonderful, peaceful experience!”
“The spaces are level but the road needs to be better maintained as some pretty impressive puddles will develop after a good rain.”
“(Be sure to eat at Nick’s in Crawfordville) Kathy is the superintendent and very personable & accessible.”
Plan your run at Aiken State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitesouthcarolinaparks.com
- Phone+1 803-649-2857
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–8 pm |
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