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W. Wilson Howard Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 109 Google reviews · Running trail in West Columbia, South Carolina · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Shade
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Confirmed from W. Wilson Howard 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.

What runners say about W. Wilson Howard Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (109 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Quiet, well maintained, and clean playground conveniently located next to the Riverbanks Elementary.”

What a cool little place I was traveling for biz, and this little trail is paved, sort of wooded, and we’ll lit So naturally I did 3 1/2 miles on it. No one around, but it was 5:30am, so

★★★★★ — Jimm , Feb 2025

Great place to bring kids. It has a wonderful walking trail. Also the breeze is fantastic.

★★★★★ — Kyran , Sep 2019

Well maintained park and path/trail. Path distance marked for jogging and coated with rubber that's easier on the knees and ankles.

★★★★★ — Jason , Feb 2020

I like going here...I can let my kids play and then get a nice walk in after

★★★★★ — Mrs , Oct 2019

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Plan your run at W. Wilson Howard Park

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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.

Hours

Monday 7 am–11 pm
Tuesday 7 am–11 pm
Wednesday 7 am–11 pm
Thursday 7 am–11 pm
Friday 7 am–11 pm
Saturday 7 am–11 pm
Sunday 7 am–11 pm

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 W. Wilson Howard Park

West Columbia, 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.