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The Hawks Nest

4.7 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Running trail in Hanahan, South Carolina · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from The Hawks Nest'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.

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What runners say about The Hawks Nest

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (40 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Has a children’s playground and picnic areas are big with clean bathrooms.”

🌳 shaded & cool 4 mentions

“Walking trails, a playground, fields, basketball courts, and even a dog park with shade .”

This park was very nice and clean with so many things to do. My grand kids loved this park it was enough for them, and the scenery was very nice. I saw a section of the park for Tennis, Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Fishing, Basketball and lots of open field to throw a frisky or fly a kite ect.

★★★★★ — Theressa , Mar 2025

Hawks Nest Park in Hanahan is such a great spot to unwind or get active. The whole park is clean, spacious, and has something for everyone. Walking trails, a playground, fields, basketball courts, and even a dog park with shade .

★★★★★ — Britt , Apr 2025

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🐕 Dog-friendly 6 mentions

“Walking trails, a playground, fields, basketball courts, and even a dog park with shade .”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“Walking trails, a playground, fields, basketball courts, and even a dog park with shade .”

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🚰 Water fountains 3 mentions

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Plan your run at The Hawks Nest

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadwater — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitecityofhanahan.com
  • Phone(843) 266-0723

Hours

Monday 8:30 AM–5 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM–5 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM–5 PM
Friday 8:30 AM–5 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find The Hawks Nest

1177 Williams Ln, Hanahan, SC 29410

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.