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Cox Ferry Lake Recreation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 392 Google reviews · Running trail in Conway, South Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cox Ferry Lake Recreation Area'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.
Laid-back park featuring a lake with catch-and-release fishing, plus various hiking and biking trails.
What runners say about Cox Ferry Lake Recreation Area
“It's a great place to see a variety of plants & animals and beautiful scenery.”
“Easy, well marked trails.”
“Great place, very peaceful, fishing is decent.”
I love this place, and the refuge in general. I use the kayak put-in, the picnic area for rest stops, and the trails for mountain biking, hiking, and observing/photographing wildlife. It's a great place to see a variety of plants & animals and beautiful scenery. Otter Boardwalk is really cool (and back open).
Beautiful nature and wildlife preserve. There are different landscapes to see and plenty of marked trails for both bikes and hikers. Definitely a hidden gem in the area!
What a great hidden gem! I hiked the blue trail from the trailhead to Cox Ferry Lake which was 1.7 mile hike one way including a nice boardwalk in the middle of the trail. Will definitely be back!
Easy, well marked trails. Beautiful sights to see. Leashed dogs are welcome. I really enjoyed the cypress swamp and viewing the wildlife.
Trail conditions & character
“It's a great place to see a variety of plants & animals and beautiful scenery.”
“7 mile hike one way including a nice boardwalk in the middle of the trail.”
“Great place, very peaceful, fishing is decent.”
Plan your run at Cox Ferry Lake Recreation Area
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitefws.gov
- Phone(843) 527-8069
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–6 PM |
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