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Old Mill Pond Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 105 Google reviews · Running trail in Lexington, South Carolina · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 15 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Old Mill Pond 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.
Picturesque, dog-friendly hiking/walking destination featuring a trail circling a pond, plus a brewery.
What runners say about Old Mill Pond Trail
“I walked it with my sister for a few hours and it was so clean, peaceful and relaxing.”
“Wonderful walking trail in a scenic setting with dining and shopping at the mill.”
“I walked it with my sister for a few hours and it was so clean, peaceful and relaxing.”
“Such a nice trail for an easy walk or a little jog.”
“15-mile trail loop around the beautiful scenery of the dog friendly pond.”
Well done. Clean. Easy access. Close to shops/restaurants, but it doesn’t impede on the peace of the walk. Not a hard walk, but not super easy: there are some incline changes and curves but nothing crazy. Distance at a little over a mile is nice for kids. Dog friendly, from what I’ve seen.
It's a 1.15-mile trail loop around the beautiful scenery of the dog friendly pond. There is Hazelwood brewery downhill and the Old Mill brewpub next to it! We love coming out here for walk with our pup!
Nice, easy walk around the pond. Very accessible path. Parking was busy on a Saturday around lunch time but it was manageable.
Beautiful place, good for walking, running or just enjoing with the nature. 👍⚘️
Trail conditions & character
“Wonderful walking trail in a scenic setting with dining and shopping at the mill.”
“15-mile trail loop around the beautiful scenery of the dog friendly pond.”
“There is parking behind old mill restaurant off east Main Street and a smaller parking lot off south lake drive (this is a tight parking area).”
“I walked it with my sister for a few hours and it was so clean, peaceful and relaxing.”
“It’s paved and is wide enough for everyone walking or running to get around each other.”
“15-mile trail loop around the beautiful scenery of the dog friendly pond.”
“There are bathrooms inside the old mill building hallway but doors are sometimes locked.”
Plan your run at Old Mill Pond Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Distance15 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, 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.
- Websitelexsc.gov
- Phone+1 803-359-1027
- Social Instagram
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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