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Gower Estates Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 619 Google reviews · Running trail in Greenville, 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 Gower Estates 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.

RestroomsTrailhead parking

Leisure area with ball fields, basketball & tennis courts, picnic facilities, a playground & trails.

What runners say about Gower Estates Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (619 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Very clean place, has easily accessible bathrooms”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“Awesome for all ages, playground for kids bathrooms great place for family to relax”

Awesome little park nestled up to a quite neighborhood. You can watch a game of softball, stroll the foot paths, and watch small planes come and go. A pleasant day to be had by all.

★★★★★ — Keith , Apr 2022

Great little park to take your younger kids to. Great playground tucked away in the back so away from any busy roads and set back from the parking lot, so there's no concern of kids wandering into the path of a car.

★★★★★ — Luke , Mar 2025

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 10 mentions

“Great playground tucked away in the back so away from any busy roads and set back from the parking lot, so there's no concern of kids wandering into the path of a car.”

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🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“There are several picnic pavilions in the park and some decent restroom facilities which are usually in good shape and working order.”

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Plan your run at Gower Estates 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, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitegreenvillesc.gov
  • Phone(864) 467-4350
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Gower Estates Park

24 Evelyn Ave, Greenville, SC 29607

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.