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Shem Creek Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,313 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 Shem Creek 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.
Boardwalks, trails & fishing boats highlight this tranquil town park with creek & wetlands views.
What runners say about Shem Creek Park
“The boardwalk is very clean, and dog friendly.”
“There's so many beautiful views wow going down to see the shrimp boats, the pelicans and the dolphins.”
What a beautiful boardwalk. Seems like it's a gateway to the sea. The ocean breezes gently caress your skin, and face gives you such calmness and a refreshing feeling. Love this place. Please come and enjoy it for yourself. There's a lot of parking and handicap parking too. There's bathrooms as well.
Always a great spot to visit! I like to grab food and go eat at the end of the walkway. Lots of animal life and big energy! Plus Vickerys offers a great vibe for patio food/drink! The park is a walkable loop and accessible for wheelchairs/strollers too.
Excellent boardwalk for after dinner walk. We saw egrets, live oyster, even sting ray as a fisherman caught one.
🌅 Go Early or Late Local park with a nice long boardwalk. ♿️Accessible for views of the creek and wild life. Be sure to get there early or late. Gravel driveway with a few deep pot holes. Paid overflow parking as free parking is limited. They do have a few places to sit and enjoy the view.
Trail conditions & character
“There's so many beautiful views wow going down to see the shrimp boats, the pelicans and the dolphins.”
“Amazing park, easy parking, cool boardwalk and awesome sunset views.”
“Amazing park, easy parking, cool boardwalk and awesome sunset views.”
“The park is a walkable loop and accessible for wheelchairs/strollers too.”
Plan your run at Shem Creek 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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Hours
| Monday | 5 am–12 am |
| Tuesday | 5 am–12 am |
| Wednesday | 5 am–12 am |
| Thursday | 5 am–12 am |
| Friday | 5 am–12 am |
| Saturday | 5 am–12 am |
| Sunday | 5 am–12 am |
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