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Edwin M. Griffin Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 371 Google reviews · Running trail in Spartanburg, South Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Edwin M. Griffin Nature Preserve'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.
115-acre urban preserve featuring over 5 mi. of wooded trails, wetlands & a variety of wildlife.
What runners say about Edwin M. Griffin Nature Preserve
“Trails are kept clean and it is a great place to find peace in nature so close to the city.”
“Beautiful well mantained trails with a cute rest area with a swing.”
“There are a few spots that can be rooty but overall it's a great place for a walk, run, or ride.”
Wonderful walking trails! Best in Spartanburg! Some trails are very easy, others a little more strenuous. Very well maintained. Picnic tables are also available in a nice clearing down the Power line Trail which connects to the main Cottonwood Trail which parallels Lawson Fork Creek.
The preserve paths are very well maintained. There are a few spots that can be rooty but overall it's a great place for a walk, run, or ride.
It is a great spot to take a walk, jog, or bike along these trails. Plenty views of the creek as you go along. Shade from the trees covers you from the sun for the majority of the trails. There are places to sit down and rest or eat some lunch or a snack.
My Fur Babies love this Nature preserve. It's very beautiful and relaxing to take a walk through the park.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful well mantained trails with a cute rest area with a swing.”
“Note: could not find any bathroom facilities or port-a-potties of any kind, so come prepared!”
“Shade from the trees covers you from the sun for the majority of the trails.”
“Great woodland and wetland hiking paths (non-paved) with several circuits to choose from, and adequate parking opportunity.”
“Great woodland and wetland hiking paths (non-paved) with several circuits to choose from, and adequate parking opportunity.”
Plan your run at Edwin M. Griffin Nature Preserve
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
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitespartanburgconservation.org
- Phone(864) 948-0000
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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