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Glendale Shoals Preserve & Waterfalls
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,360 Google reviews · Running trail in Glendale, South Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
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- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
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- Access
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Confirmed from Glendale Shoals Preserve & Waterfalls' 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.
13-acre natural area on the site of a former mill, with trails, a dam, waterfall & a 1928 bridge.
What runners say about Glendale Shoals Preserve & Waterfalls
“Beautiful spot definitely worth the time to come out if you’re local”
“There were butterflies flying around and it felt very peaceful climbing around on the rocks and listening to the water.”
One of the most widely used spots in spartanburg for portraits and special occasions. The bridge is decorated with locks like you see in Paris. The falls and big boulders are great for picnics, pets who love the water and great scenery.
This is a great little spot to explore nature and enjoy scenery. The trails are fairly short but it would be great for kids or anyone who can't walk log distances but still wants to get outdoors. I wouldn't recommend this spot for swimming, but it does seem like a good place to fish!
A great to explore. We enjoyed walking on the bridge around the structures and on the trails. We splashed in the water. There are picnic tables and plenty of spaces to just sit and enjoy the views. There wasn't a public restroom that we knew of. We would definitely come back.
A very nice, peaceful place to walk, picnic, and explore. The community garden and picnic area is great for kids, and there’s plenty of variety in the trails and scenery for everyone. Parking can be an issue if you come on a nice day, as the parking lot isn’t very big.
Trail conditions & character
“There are picnic tables and plenty of spaces to just sit and enjoy the views.”
“There were butterflies flying around and it felt very peaceful climbing around on the rocks and listening to the water.”
“Parking can be an issue if you come on a nice day, as the parking lot isn’t very big.”
Plan your run at Glendale Shoals Preserve & Waterfalls
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
- Websitem.facebook.com
- Phone(864) 948-0000
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8 PM |
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