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Croft State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,901 Google reviews · Running trail in Spartanburg, South Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Croft State 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.
This 7,000-acre park boasts 12 miles of hiking & horse trails, 2 lakes & an equestrian center.
What runners say about Croft State Park
“The staff was great, the sites were level and amplely sized, and the bathrooms/bathhouse were clean.”
“Beautiful concrete walkway along the lakeshore to the boat house with benches, swings and a hammock to appreciate the lake views and sunsets.”
“They were cleaning up from some recent wind damage but for the most part the horse trails were clear and well marked.”
“A very relaxing quiet and well maintained park with some different histories.”
Gorgeous, clean, peaceful, historic, and has something for everyone! It has playgrounds, historic graveyards, trails, a big stunning lake, a river, places to camp (tent or RV), ride horses, canoe, fish, etc! There's a little office with welcoming employees to point you in the direction you want to go.
The park has a lot of history and plenty of space to roam. Trails for bikes, hikes, and horses abound. Kayak and paddle board rentals are available. The views around the lake are gorgeous, adventurous around the creek.
Beautiful Park! Hopefully it survived the hurricane! Wonderful relaxing swings by the creek, beautiful lake with Kayak and canoe rentals. Nice clean campground. Multiple hiking, biking and horseback trails. 😊
Wonderful park with a lot of activities. I stayed at the sites nearest to the horse stalls. The staff was great, the sites were level and amplely sized, and the bathrooms/bathhouse were clean. They were cleaning up from some recent wind damage but for the most part the horse trails were clear and well marked.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful concrete walkway along the lakeshore to the boat house with benches, swings and a hammock to appreciate the lake views and sunsets.”
“The staff was great, the sites were level and amplely sized, and the bathrooms/bathhouse were clean.”
“The staff was great, the sites were level and amplely sized, and the bathrooms/bathhouse were clean.”
“A very relaxing quiet and well maintained park with some different histories.”
“Loop trail was more of a workout for my shoulders than legs.”
“If bringing horses I highly recommend shoes/trail boots as the trails have sections with a lot of roots and rocks.”
“They were cleaning up from some recent wind damage but for the most part the horse trails were clear and well marked.”
Plan your run at Croft State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websitesouthcarolinaparks.com
- Phone(864) 585-1283
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–9 PM |
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