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Cowpens National Battlefield
4.8 ★★★★★ 216 Google reviews · Running trail in Gaffney, South Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- 1 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cowpens National Battlefield'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.
Small, well-maintained park and battle site with a self-guided walking trail.
What runners say about Cowpens National Battlefield
“Very well marked and maintained park with short video and clean restrooms.”
“No matter what kind or type of walker you are, you can always find anything from short to extend it in this beautiful battlefield park.”
“Very well marked and maintained park with short video and clean restrooms.”
Cowpens is a great NPS site to visit especially if you are doing the 3 sites in South Carolina regarding the southern campaign of the American Revolution! The history here is great and the rangers very knowledgeable! The museum is very cool too! Walking the nature trail was also rewarding!
I stopped by here to turn in my over mountain junior ranger booklet that I picked up last year along with tje Southern Strategy booklet from the revolition. There are a lot of trees cut at this time. There were a lot of people walking dogs on the road trail. It is a loop of 3.5 miles.
I go to the battleground part at least twice a week. With my baby boy, the Duke. And we have short trails that we walked together And we have longer trails that we walk on better days. This park is always clean and free from debris and vagrants.
Great for walks alone, with friends and/or with family! Beautiful scenery! You can go in the woods on the trail or stay on the road and walk or ride bikes. You can also walk your dogs just be sure to clean up after them of course. Definitely recommend.
Trail conditions & character
“No matter what kind or type of walker you are, you can always find anything from short to extend it in this beautiful battlefield park.”
“Use the trailhead parking for a great 3 mile paved loop for hiking, joggers and cycling.”
“Use the trailhead parking for a great 3 mile paved loop for hiking, joggers and cycling.”
“You can also walk your dogs just be sure to clean up after them of course.”
“Very well marked and maintained park with short video and clean restrooms.”
Plan your run at Cowpens National Battlefield
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Loop distance1 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitenps.gov
- Phone+1 864-461-2828
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–5 pm |
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