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Piedmont Medical Center Trail Extension - Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 49 Google reviews · Running trail in Rock Hill, South Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Piedmont Medical Center Trail Extension - Trailhead'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.
Paved cycling path and hiking trail featuring views of the Catawba River.
What runners say about Piedmont Medical Center Trail Extension - Trailhead
“PPL SHOULD CLEAN AFTER BUT PPL SHOULD CLEAN AFTER THEMSELVES!”
“Beautiful hike along the river in a quiet stretch away from the bustle of Riverwalk community.”
“Beautiful hike along the river in a quiet stretch away from the bustle of Riverwalk community.”
“Some elevation change, but very beginner friendly paved trail with options for more offroad options if you'd prefer.”
Great place to take a stroll along the Catawba River. Plenty of greenery. Paved path. Some areas are a bit strenuous but overall easy walk.
Vegetation views vary (may peer upward/downward) with the trail elevation while walking alongside the river. Has dense areas and clearings along the maintained path with many excursion options throughout. Doe and two fawns!
Great downstream trailhead for the carolina Thread trail that runs from Pump House down to River Park. Some elevation change, but very beginner friendly paved trail with options for more offroad options if you'd prefer.
Nice, uncrowded trailhead. Much less crowded than at the north end of the trail. The road and lot for this trailhead are not completely paved, so if you have just had your car washed you might want to steer clear.
Trail conditions & character
“Vegetation views vary (may peer upward/downward) with the trail elevation while walking alongside the river.”
“The road and lot for this trailhead are not completely paved, so if you have just had your car washed you might want to steer clear.”
“Great downstream trailhead for the carolina Thread trail that runs from Pump House down to River Park.”
“Beautiful hike along the river in a quiet stretch away from the bustle of Riverwalk community.”
Plan your run at Piedmont Medical Center Trail Extension - Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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, water — reported by runners
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–8 pm |
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