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Wylie Dam Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 64 Google reviews · Running trail in Tega Cay, South Carolina · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Wylie Dam Trail'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.
Recreational spot featuring hiking trails and a dam, along with canoeing opportunities and fishing.
What runners say about Wylie Dam Trail
“Beautiful places every body they're so nice and friendly”
There is a short trail that gets you closer to the dam. There is boat access and fishing.
First time here and it was a blast! The dogs loved it. It's not great for just walking, but there are plenty of spots to sit down and relax. Great for fishing and great for getting kayaks, canoes, and rafts in the water. If you want to just hang out, this is the place to go!
This is a really cool spot to go enjoy the views and sounds of the dam. It gives you the opportunity to see something you wouldn't normally see, with a very nice and easy paved path all the way there. Also you can fish here and put in a boat if needed. Check it out!
Great place to launch your boat, kayak, canoe, etc. Nice short paved trail that leads you closer to the dam.
Trail conditions & character
“If you go all the way down the view of the white water is super cool and there's some big fish down there.”
“First time during normal weekend, the water was shallow, only less than 10 vehicles in the parking lot.”
“It gives you the opportunity to see something you wouldn't normally see, with a very nice and easy paved path all the way there.”
“2nd time was July 4th, the parking lot was full and water level was higher because the rate of water flow at the dam increased.”
Plan your run at Wylie Dam Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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 — reported by runners
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–7 PM |
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