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Ashley River Blue Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 48 Google reviews · Running trail in Summerville, South Carolina · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Ashley River Blue Trail'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.
Tranquil park featuring boat docks, waterfront trails and a boardwalk, plus wildlife.
What runners say about Ashley River Blue Trail
“Absolutely beautiful Clean and a great place fir family and friends I can’t say enough!”
“Love the trail and the water view is so calm Stinky (the cat) was very safe!”
Love the trail and the water view is so calm Stinky (the cat) was very safe!
Nice little place to walk. It's a short trail maybe 1/8th of a mile or a little more. It runs right along the river. There is a grill and tables. Boat access. Fishing and boat docks. A boardwalk brings you around to a nice view of the river. There's a local alligator that live' s there. Overall a nice little spot.
I went here for a nature walk, but actually was looking for a little bit longer of a walk. However, for a short walk, it was very nice. I only saw some crazy looking crabs (fiddler crabs?) and a bird but still very cool.
Easy access for boats and kayaks, as well as fishing. There is a quick boardwalk that provides good scenery and nice for the dogs
Trail conditions & character
“Absolutely beautiful Clean and a great place fir family and friends I can’t say enough!”
“There is a quick boardwalk that provides good scenery and nice for the dogs”
“Just found this place, will have to visit more often to rate it properly but it had a lot of amenities including clean bathrooms!”
Plan your run at Ashley River Blue Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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