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Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,788 Google reviews · Running trail in Folly Beach, South Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lighthouse Inlet Heritage 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.
Oceanside preserve featuring a lighthouse, a beach, surf fishing, birdwatching & more.
What runners say about Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve
“What a beautiful little hideaway beach area overlooking the 'tilted' lighthouse in yhe water!”
“When you arrive you will be struck by the quiet and peaceful beach - taking pictures along driftwood is a plus as well.”
Such a beautiful place that me and my beautiful wife decided to get married here. The scenery, the driftwood, the lighthouse, the water, and the sunset. Could not be more breathtaking. The place we decided to "tie the knot" was called "The Washout"! Definitely worth the long walk to reach this spot.
We visited at noon on a Tuesday in March. We're from out of town and I thought you could just drive up to the beach. Silly me. It's a half mile walk from the parking area down the graffiti road. The beach is breathtaking once you get there.
Beautiful! The walk out was cool and interesting to see all the art on the pavement! The lighthouse with the Arthur Ravenel Bridge in the background was a bonus. We relaxed and enjoyed the view. It was also not windy there even though it was very windy on the other beaches!
Absolutely beautiful. There is free street parking during the day if you can get there early enough and there is also a paid parking lot nearby. The beach is gorgeous, and the "Graffiti Walk," that's just under a half mile paved trail leading to the shoreline showcases some fantastic works of art and a vibrant path…
Trail conditions & character
“The lighthouse is within view and there are many dead trees scattered about that give it a stark beauty.”
“There is free street parking during the day if you can get there early enough and there is also a paid parking lot nearby.”
“Mostly paved until you get near the beach access.”
“When you arrive you will be struck by the quiet and peaceful beach - taking pictures along driftwood is a plus as well.”
Plan your run at Lighthouse Inlet Heritage 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.
- 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.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websiteccprc.com
- Phone(843) 795-4386
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–5 PM |
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