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Vereen Memorial Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 131 Google reviews · Running trail in Little River, South Carolina · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Boardwalk
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Vereen Memorial 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.

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsQuiet

Peaceful 114-acre park for walking along marsh areas via bridges and boardwalks.

What runners say about Vereen Memorial Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (131 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“It is a pet friendly place but leash is required, had two portable restrooms that are well kept.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 11 mentions

“Very nice park with beautiful marsh views from boardwalks, trails through woods, picnic areas”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 11 mentions

“There are places to park and seems to be a serene place for quiet time if you want to take time to yourself to clear your mind or just read a book.”

Absolutely beautiful first thing in the morning. There are still people walking their dogs without a leash which takes some of the joy out of being in the park.

★★★★☆ — B , Sep 2025

Love this park! Boardwalk at sunset has stunning views of the marsh and waterway. Tranquil and relaxing. Great walking trails, pet friendly, and volunteers are the best!

★★★★★ — Elena , Nov 2023

What a peaceful place for a walk on the trails! We love going here and try to go often. Your walk is to or along the intercoastal. You can bring your dog, have a picnic, walk a trail, write a message on a shell and hang it on a tree. Just love this place. We park by Rte 17 and walk trails to the inner coastal.

★★★★★ — Sarah , Apr 2023

Beautiful place for a walk. Maintained by volunteers, trails are clean and great boardwalk.

★★★★★ — Bennie , Sep 2023

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 15 mentions

“Very nice park with beautiful marsh views from boardwalks, trails through woods, picnic areas”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 10 mentions

“There are places to park and seems to be a serene place for quiet time if you want to take time to yourself to clear your mind or just read a book.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 6 mentions

“There are still people walking their dogs without a leash which takes some of the joy out of being in the park.”

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🪵 Boardwalk 2 mentions

“Boardwalk at sunset has stunning views of the marsh and waterway.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“It is a pet friendly place but leash is required, had two portable restrooms that are well kept.”

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Plan your run at Vereen Memorial Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.

Where to find Vereen Memorial Park

Little River, South Carolina

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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.