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Burton Wells Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 56 Google reviews · Running trail in Beaufort, South Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Burton Wells 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.
Sprawling, well-maintained park featuring a weight room and sports fields.
What runners say about Burton Wells Park
“Nice, clean gym, good place for children”
I lived in Beaufort for a couple of years before this place was developed. It is nicer now, with parking spaces and a nice boat launch area. When I came here, I would take my dog for a walk around the lake. Never crowded. I would also run around the lake sometimes. Beautiful park.
The park is surrounded by trees which gave good shade for a hot evening the children had all kinds of fun
Trail conditions & character
“Safe and very fun park we all loved it and has a dog park right next to it!”
“Park has great facilities and lights for night time play.”
Plan your run at Burton Wells Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitebcscrec.com
- Phone+1 843-255-6680
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–4 pm |
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