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Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
4.6 ★★★★★ 768 Google reviews · Running trail in Charleston, South Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 6 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site'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.
Tours & interactive exhibits at the birthplace of the Carolina colony, first settled in 1670.
What runners say about Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
“Beautiful scenery, and well maintained paths take you to a giant ship that you can walk on and go into the lower level.”
“This is the kind of place where you can spend a few hours learning about history, enjoy a picnic, take a bike ride, or simply relax in a beautiful setting.”
“This walking trail/historical site is super dog friendly and a great place to walk your pup while learning some cool history.”
A beautiful park. 12$ admission for adults. Cool zoo exhibits with red wolves, bear, puma, and other animals. A great willow and camellia garden you can walk in, as well as a colonial exhibit as well. The colonial exhibit also has a boat by the river that kids can climb on and play.
This is the most pleasant park we visited in Charleston. Huge network of trails you can walk around. You're walking around the water and the trails are very well maintained. There's a neat old boat and lots of old buildings. Well worth the $12 admission. There's also a mini zoo with otters, wolves, and a bald eagle.
Delightful historic and nature preserve attraction in Charleston. I've visited a few times across the years, and my (now grown) children still enjoy the nature trail, the animals, and the exhibits. Great way to spend an afternoon with family and friends.
Absolutely amazing there was allot to see including a small zoo, gift shop, museum, trails and nature. It was wonderful and I enjoyed the whole experience
Trail conditions & character
“This is the kind of place where you can spend a few hours learning about history, enjoy a picnic, take a bike ride, or simply relax in a beautiful setting.”
“This walking trail/historical site is super dog friendly and a great place to walk your pup while learning some cool history.”
“The paved trails are excellent and make the park accessible for strollers, wheelchairs, bicycles, and casual walkers alike.”
“The paved trails are excellent and make the park accessible for strollers, wheelchairs, bicycles, and casual walkers alike.”
“Park staff is very helpful and plenty restrooms to avert any accidents.”
Plan your run at Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Distance6 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- 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+1 843-852-4200
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–4 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–4 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–4 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–4 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–4 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–4 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–4 pm |
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