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Crystal Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 192 Google reviews · Running trail in Beaufort, South Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Crystal Lake 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.
Picturesque park featuring a lake and boardwalks that are home to various birds and alligators.
What runners say about Crystal Lake Park
“The mostly elevated boardwalk was nice and well maintained.”
“It’s so beautiful boardwalk around the lake and park is filled with nature, flora and fauna equally!”
“Peaceful little park with lots of beautiful views.”
“Nice, easy walk around a lake.”
Wonderful little walk. This little park has a lot to offer, from birds to alligators. The lake is picturesque and even offers the occasional fish jumping. We saw a Great Blue Heron and some finches but I am sure more birds visit this spot.
Free parking. A pleasant wooden walk way. Very peaceful lots of wildlife. A nice morning walk
Quiet walk around the lake. Boardwalk gives a good view. Saw an alligator swimming across the lake, then hefted himself out of the water to sunbathe.
Awesome walk around the lake! It’s so beautiful boardwalk around the lake and park is filled with nature, flora and fauna equally! Such a calming and peaceful for the soul !! it’s so very well maintained too! Loved our visit with 2 chihuahuas!!!!
Trail conditions & character
“It’s so beautiful boardwalk around the lake and park is filled with nature, flora and fauna equally!”
“It’s so beautiful boardwalk around the lake and park is filled with nature, flora and fauna equally!”
“Peaceful little park with lots of beautiful views.”
Plan your run at Crystal Lake Park
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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Phone+1 843-255-2152
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
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