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West Ashley Greenway (East Coast Greenway)
4.7 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · Running trail in Charleston, South Carolina · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from West Ashley Greenway (East Coast Greenway)'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.
Wide paved and gravel path spanning 8.5 miles, popular for walking, biking, and running.
What runners say about West Ashley Greenway (East Coast Greenway)
“I jumped on the Greenway Trail on 17 South near Carolina Bay and it was a beautiful (unpaved) area of the trail.”
“The majority of this trial is paved, so it is great for running biking and long boarding.”
I jumped on the Greenway Trail on 17 South near Carolina Bay and it was a beautiful (unpaved) area of the trail. I enjoyed being near the marshy areas and all of the wildlife!
I went here to take my new bike for a ride and this park did not disappoint! It was a little difficult to figure out to park, but I eventually figured it out. I parked behind the TCBY (by the earthfare plaza) and there are lots of spots there.
Ran 18 miles on this trail the other day. To get to the other end of the trail on the other side of folly road near the shopping center wasn’t worth it, crossing the road was no easy feat when it’s not as pedestrian friendly as some other cities.
I've been meaning to walk the WAG for a while now, and finally had some time to do it yesterday. It was a little tricky to find, because the trees block the entrance sign, but I parked at Earth Fare and found my way to the entrance.
Trail conditions & character
“I jumped on the Greenway Trail on 17 South near Carolina Bay and it was a beautiful (unpaved) area of the trail.”
“The part of the trail that I walked on was very nicely paved, and as long as you stay to the right, you'll have no issues being run over by bikers or runners.”
“The West Ashley Greenway is a nice paved or sometimes gravel path for walking, running, bicycling.”
“This is a pretty flat and easy ride, nice wide path with plenty of room to pass if needed.”
“I wish they had more emergency call lights/centers in case of an emergency, but otherwise, this is a true gem of Charleston!”
“As mentioned by another reviewer, the mile markers (at least for the first two miles) are off by .”
Plan your run at West Ashley Greenway (East Coast Greenway)
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- Phone+1 843-724-3745
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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