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Blue Wall Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 87 Google reviews · Running trail in Landrum, South Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Blue Wall Preserve'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.
Nature preserve with ponds, a waterfall, and a hiking trail.
What runners say about Blue Wall Preserve
“Not difficult and very enjoyable with beautiful scenery and safe trails.”
“Not too short, not too long - and very peaceful.”
“It's an easy trail, nice view of hogback mountain over a pond.”
GPS will take you to a gate with a small parking area on the left. There is room for about 10 cars, but parking along the road is also an option. We had no issues with parking midday on a beautiful Saturday. The parking area has 24 hour surveillance signs but no restrooms or garbage cans. There is no entrance fee.
This is such a beautiful and peaceful place. The “hike” is more like a walking trail, which is super nice when having good conversation with a friend. Take a moment to sit and rest at the rippling waterside overlooking the mountain. I’ll be going back soon!
Great place to walk with friends, family, and pets! The parking area can get fairly crowded on weekends, so make sure to come early. The views are beautiful and worth the walk! I don’t recommend coming alone as the trail takes you far from the main road.
This place has so much to see as you hike throughout it. I hiked the twin ponds, and they both were breathtaking. You also see the waterfall at Lannys cascade along the way. Plus the hidden waterfall near the first pond if you travel back behind it. It was worth the hike to experience it all.
Trail conditions & character
“The waterfall loop trail out and back took about an hour and 10 minutes (that's with stopping to take pictures and video).”
“The parking area can get fairly crowded on weekends, so make sure to come early.”
“Not too short, not too long - and very peaceful.”
“The parking area has 24 hour surveillance signs but no restrooms or garbage cans.”
“The waterfall loop trail out and back took about an hour and 10 minutes (that's with stopping to take pictures and video).”
“The only incline is near the beginning and it doesn’t last long.”
“This is a great trail for toddlers or those who want a relatively flat hike.”
Plan your run at Blue Wall Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitenature.org
- Phone(803) 254-9049
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–7 PM |
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