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Patriots Point Nature Trail
3.8 ★★★★☆ 35 Google reviews · Running trail in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Patriots Point 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.
Nature preserve featuring trails for kid-friendly hikes, plus golf and wildlife observation decks.
What runners say about Patriots Point Nature Trail
“There isn't anything fancy about the trail, but it's clear, well maintained, and secluded.”
“At the end d is a beautiful lookout over the marsh, if you want you can go to a nice little beach if the tide is low.”
We love this little hidden gem of a trail! Love the native plant educational plaques placed throughout the trail and the lookouts to rest, if you have little ones with you! Hog Island at low tide is lowcountry exploring at one of it's finest!
Don't listen to the negative reviews, this trail was great! I saw lots of wild life (hawks, marsh rabbits, frogs, turtles, skinks to name a few) and cool flora. The honeysuckles were in bloom and smelled amazing! There isn't anything fancy about the trail, but it's clear, well maintained, and secluded.
I was reminded of my grandfather's tales of vet Nam. Except the Vietcong was mosquitoes. No matter how much deet and bug spray we used, they just kept coming at us. During walk at some point my best friend got hit square in the forehead. We had to leave him as the enemy engulfed his still writhing form.
A nice, short trail to walk or run. There are a couple of observation decks along the route, but be sure to go all the way to the end to the Hog Island Observation Deck. At low tide, you can even walk out to the shoreline.
Trail conditions & character
“At the end d is a beautiful lookout over the marsh, if you want you can go to a nice little beach if the tide is low.”
“Lately my dog has been approached by a coyote every time we go for a walk there.”
Plan your run at Patriots Point Nature Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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.
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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