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Harbison Place Walking Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 618 Google reviews · Running trail in Columbia, South Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Harbison Place Walking Trail'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 Harbison Place Walking Trail
“I did see a play ground and several garbage bins with dog bags for pet owners to clean up after their pets.”
“2 laps around this beautiful and flat walk is a little more than a mile and brings a lot more than a smile.”
“The lake was great for a morning run or stroll if you're staying there.”
“It's very shady, there are benches, picnic tables, a playground, large pond, and pretty bridges.”
My wife and I stayed at the Hampton that butts up against the lake. The lake was great for a morning run or stroll if you're staying there. Lots of ducks, geese, turtles, squirrels, and other wildlife, including plenty of babies.
Very nice place to walk for exercise, stroll babies/kids, go on a nature walk, or even fish, etc. I've been coming here since I was a child and now enjoy bringing my little boys. It's very shady, there are benches, picnic tables, a playground, large pond, and pretty bridges.
We stayed at the Hampton Inn next to this trail. There’s a convenient access to the trail from the hotel. The trail is wide, mostly flat that meanders around a pond with several access points in and out from apartments, a senior living facility, and businesses nearby.
This place is awesome to spend some time with your friends and family. Lovely walking trail surrounding a lake with an amazing view. Lots of ducks and a cute little fountain just makes the visit even more better. The place looks heavenly especially in the fall season with the vibrant colors of the trees.
Trail conditions & character
“It's very shady, there are benches, picnic tables, a playground, large pond, and pretty bridges.”
“2 laps around this beautiful and flat walk is a little more than a mile and brings a lot more than a smile.”
“Some parts of the trail are paved, some are not.”
“The trail is wide, mostly flat that meanders around a pond with several access points in and out from apartments, a senior living facility, and businesses nearby.”
Plan your run at Harbison Place Walking Trail
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
- Websiteharbisonhoa.com
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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