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NMB Nature Trail

4.2 ★★★★☆ 138 Google reviews · Running trail in Little River, South Carolina · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Loop distance
2.5 mi
Shape
Loop
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from NMB Nature 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.

Natural surface2.5 miLoopShadedDog-friendlyFlat & fastTrailhead parkingMile markersQuiet

Level walking trails, including a 2.5-mile loop, through the woods, some of which is mulched.

What runners say about NMB Nature Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (138 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“It's so well maintained and a beautiful walk.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“It's so well maintained and a beautiful walk.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 6 mentions

“It's not very quiet or serene.”

A beautiful area, nice hike for 2.5 miles. I wish the Gold trail was open.

★★★★★ — Deanna , Jun 2022

This trail, as well and the land that the water treatment plant, is surrounded by what used to be the Peter Horry Wildlife Preserve before being sectioned off to private owners and the treatment plant. There still might be the old brown sign for it off hwy 90.

★★★★★ — Enver , Mar 2021

So much fun walking and biking here with my family. Great place for a relaxing stroll or bike ride not strenuous or hilly.

★★★★★ — L , Dec 2021

Nice trail for hiking. Really beautiful nature and southern pines. Happy I didn’t see any bears.

★★★★★ — Ag , Nov 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 138 reviews →

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.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 6 mentions

“It's not very quiet or serene.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“I do wish that they would repair all the wooden trails that go into the real wooded areas.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“I loved being able to pet all the dogs on the trail.”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“There's also a Gold Trail that doesn't loop around but is still 2.”

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📏 Mile markers 2 mentions

“We found it very well marked and very wide trails.”

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Flat & fast 5 mentions

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 3 mentions

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

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Plan your run at NMB Nature Trail

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • Loop distance2.5 mi back to where you parked
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Phone+1 843-280-5584

Hours

Monday 6:30 am–7 pm
Tuesday 6:30 am–7 pm
Wednesday 6:30 am–7 pm
Thursday 6:30 am–7 pm
Friday 6:30 am–7 pm
Saturday 6:30 am–7 pm
Sunday 6:30 am–7 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 NMB Nature Trail

Champions Blvd, Little River, SC 29566

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Running trails near Little River

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

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Russell Burgess Coastal Preserve

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Vereen Memorial Gardens

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Scenic, dog-friendly hiking & recreation area with boardwalk trails through natural wetlands.

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Vereen Memorial Park

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BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Peaceful 114-acre park for walking along marsh areas via bridges and boardwalks.

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The hulk bike park

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Horry County Bike & Run Park

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Natural surface

Multiuse trail in Myrtle Beach featuring jumps and other features for mountain bikers, and a track for runners.

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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.