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May Forest State Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 37 Google reviews · Running trail in Charleston, South Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from May Forest State 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 May Forest State Park
“This recent addition to the SC State Parks system offers a beautiful (though relatively small) space for a day trip.”
“A quiet and relaxing atmosphere just adds the the draw to come and relax by the harbor.”
Nice park to get a great view of the Charleston harbor. I was a little disappointed as a runner because there weren’t really any trails but did have lots of shade. I’m sure as they develop the park more it will only improve!
Trail conditions & character
“It could've easily been another suburban development but instead it's a great state park with the best view of downtown Charleston and the harbor.”
“A quiet and relaxing atmosphere just adds the the draw to come and relax by the harbor.”
Plan your run at May Forest State 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitesouthcarolinaparks.com
- Phone(803) 734-0156
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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