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Nalley Brown Nature Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 208 Google reviews · Running trail in Easley, South Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 2.5 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Nalley Brown Nature 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.
Kid-friendly park featuring boardwalks and wooded areas along with several marked trails for hiking, picnicking and dog-walking.
What runners say about Nalley Brown Nature Park
“It’s very well maintained and definitely worth a visit if you haven’t checked it out.”
“Beautiful gazebo with a couple picnic tables.”
“It can be easy to lose track of which trail you’re on since they’re all interconnected and not very clearly marked so you may want to use a trail map.”
“I didn't see many people and enjoyed a quiet walk thru the woods.”
“This is the perfect little park for a quick hike or picnic and your dog will love going on walks here.”
This is the perfect little park for a quick hike or picnic and your dog will love going on walks here. Although the trail is in a relatively small area the paths are winding and it’s heavily wooded so it never feels crowded even on busier days.
The trails really exceeded my expectations! I wasn't expecting boardwalks through the wetlands, well-built bridges, converging creeks, owls eating snakes mid afternoon, and very well shaded trails for a summer afternoon hike.
Nice scenic nature trails. We spent 1-2 hours walking the outer, inner, and boardwalk trail. You are surrounded by forest and fresh water streams. The trails are well marked and easy to walk. There are bridges, boardwalks, and wooden steps to make the walkway easy to navigate. Such a wonderful park to explore.
Very nice park for a quick hike or to walk your dog. Only only two picnic tables and the playground is just a few pieces of timber to jump on, no slides or swings.
Trail conditions & character
“Wish they had a little bathroom area, but I understand that is an extra upkeep and expense to consider in a puic place.”
“This is the perfect little park for a quick hike or picnic and your dog will love going on walks here.”
“This is not stroller friendly/jogging stroller friendly so I'm sure it'll be more enjoyable next time we return and are better prepared.”
“It started raining while we were about ⅓ of the way around the loop but we continued on to finish it as the rain didn't make the trail slick, sloppy muddy, or pooled with water.”
“Although the trail is in a relatively small area the paths are winding and it’s heavily wooded so it never feels crowded even on busier days.”
“Overall it's actually a nice local trail that would be suitable for most any age and experience level.”
“I didn't see many people and enjoyed a quiet walk thru the woods.”
“It started raining while we were about ⅓ of the way around the loop but we continued on to finish it as the rain didn't make the trail slick, sloppy muddy, or pooled with water.”
“The boardwalk sections are a nice addition around the creek (even though I'm not generally a big fan of man-made structures in trails).”
“Restroom and water fountain clise by, however the restroom was locked during our visit.”
Plan your run at Nalley Brown Nature Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance2.5 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitecityofeasley.com
- Phone+1 864-855-7900
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6:30 am–8:30 pm |
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