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Glendale Nature Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Running trail in Spartanburg, South Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Glendale Nature 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.
What runners say about Glendale Nature Park
“Pretty easy to follow the trails.”
If you are looking for a trail a bit more secluded but still close to Spartanburg, this is what you may be looking for. Great trail, good parking lot
Good parking with plenty of good trail indicators both mini placards and painted color bands on trees. Trail offers plenty of openings with grass along way as well good for a break. Wide trail so two way traffic is easy even when furry friends come along. Don't forget leashes are required! And pick up their 💩.
What a community treasure! We hiked 4mi. in 2 hours - the trail is super serene with great parking, mulitple dispersed maps, and a great way to get your nature on. Go Spartanburg! ❤️ (minutes away, we got a hubcap pancake at Dolline's)
Great addition to the collection of nature trails in spartanburg unfortunately some people make it less enjoyable since there are no rules in the park.
Trail conditions & character
“in 2 hours - the trail is super serene with great parking, mulitple dispersed maps, and a great way to get your nature on.”
Plan your run at Glendale Nature Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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 — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitespartanburgparks.org
- Phone(864) 595-5356
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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