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Pickett Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 105 Google reviews · Running trail in Mt Pleasant, South Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Pickett 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.
Park offering a jogging & biking trail with harbor & sunset views, plus fishing areas & boat launch.
What runners say about Pickett Park
“Absolutely beautiful views of the Charleston harbor, Fort Sumter, the Battery, the Cooper River "Ravenel" Bridge, and the intracoastal waterway behind Sullivan's Island.”
What a great place to visit. Nice view of the bay. Good pkace to take a walk with family , friends and pet's.
Great place for a walk, picnic, or a paddle. Linear park has marsh on one side and views of Charleston harbor on the other. benches along park edge. fishing and crabbing at the end of old bridge.
The Pitt Street Bridge delivers unparalleled views of the Charleston Harbor. It is especially beautiful in the evening at sunset. At low tide, you can see birds coming out to hunt. You can bring your dog here for a walk. There is street parking.
Great place to bring a book and watch the sunset! Get there early if you’re driving, but park near the end of the road so you can get out after sunset without waiting for everyone to walk back down the road.
Trail conditions & character
“Absolutely beautiful views of the Charleston harbor, Fort Sumter, the Battery, the Cooper River "Ravenel" Bridge, and the intracoastal waterway behind Sullivan's Island.”
“No facilities dog friendly, however there is bag stations and trashcans.”
“Parking is not the greatest as it is along the road”
Plan your run at Pickett Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitediscoversouthcarolina.com
- Phone+1 803-734-0124
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–10 pm |
Running trails near Mt Pleasant
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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Shem Creek Park
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Shem Creek Boardwalk
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Patriots Point Nature Trail
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