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Hilly Trails & Hill Workouts in South Carolina

South Carolina has 25 trails with hills and elevation in this directory, across 20 cities and towns — Central, Rock Hill, Columbia, Anderson and 16 more. Climbing and vert — hill repeats, and the strength flat running never builds.

Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and runners' reviews. Conditions change with the weather and the season, and gates and lights follow the park's own hours, so check a recent review before you drive out.

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Use the filters to narrow these by surface, loop, distance, shade, lighting, restrooms, water and parking.

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Paris Mountain State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,063 reviews

Greenville, SC

6 miLoopMixedScenic

Serene park with miles of hiking/biking trails, canoe & kayak rentals, & dozens of campsites.

Cherry Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,966 reviews

Rock Hill, SC

1.5 miLoopPavedShaded

Green space, a 1.5-mile trail, picnic areas & fields, including 5 baseball diamonds, on 68 acres.

Sadlers Creek State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 900 reviews

Anderson, SC

LoopCrushed gravelScenicDog-friendly

Located on a peninsula that extends into a lake, this park boasts campsites, trails & a boat ramp.

Harbison State Forest

4.7 ★★★★★ 625 reviews

Columbia, SC

LoopNatural surfaceShadedScenic

Sprawling forest with 18 miles of hiking trails, a canoe landing, picnic shelters & a meeting space.

Table Rock Summit Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 584 reviews

Pickens, SC

12 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Horry County Bike & Run Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 535 reviews

Myrtle Beach, SC

Natural surface

Multiuse trail in Myrtle Beach featuring jumps and other features for mountain bikers, and a track for runners.

Trailhead Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 507 reviews

Tega Cay, SC

PavedShaded

Kids’ park featuring climbing structures, swings and a zipline.

Rock Hill Riverwalk

4.8 ★★★★★ 380 reviews

Rock Hill, SC

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Scenic path along the Catawba River with benches offering kayaking and cycling.

Wannamaker North Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 373 reviews

Goose Creek, SC

LoopMixedShadedDog-friendly

Rugged country park offering 15 mi. of trails for biking, jogging & hiking.

Issaqueena Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 200 reviews

Central, SC

3.6 miMixedScenic

Popular 100+ mile trail network for hiking and dog walks, plus horseback riding and mountain biking.

Waldrop Stone Falls

4.6 ★★★★★ 181 reviews

Central, SC

LoopCrushed gravelShadedScenic

Hiking locale featuring a serene, small waterfall amid steep trails (though there are easier parts, too).

Sawmill Branch Trail - E. Richardson Ave. Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 183 reviews

Summerville, SC

6 miLoopMixedShaded

Paved pathway for walking and biking, plus a stream and views of ducks.

Piedmont Medical Center Trail - Celriver Road Access

4.8 ★★★★★ 138 reviews

Rock Hill, SC

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Scenic paved trail along the river offering views of wildlife, and multiple parking areas.

Doodle Trail, Easley

4.7 ★★★★★ 139 reviews

Easley, SC

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring a kiddie playground, picnic tables, and a paved trail popular with walkers and bikers.

Lake Whelchel Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 131 reviews

Gaffney, SC

25 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Scenic 7.5-mile loop for hiking and biking, winding through the woods alongside a lake and a creek.

Laurel Hill County Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 107 reviews

Mt Pleasant, SC

5 miLoopMixedShaded

Sprawling park once part of a plantation with walking, running and bike trails, plus wooded areas.

Biggin Creek MTB Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 97 reviews

Moncks Corner, SC

5 miLoopNatural surface

The Dike

4.8 ★★★★★ 97 reviews

Clemson, SC

ScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed park with a trail, a hill, and a lake for sunset views, picnics, and dogs.

Todd Creek Falls

4.3 ★★★★☆ 99 reviews

Central, SC

Scenic

Hiking area with a waterfall and a swimming hole.

Blue Wall Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 87 reviews

Landrum, SC

LoopCrushed gravelScenicDog-friendly

Nature preserve with ponds, a waterfall, and a hiking trail.

Michael J & Mary Meech MUNGO PARK

4.7 ★★★★★ 61 reviews

Columbia, SC

PavedScenic

High Hill Creek Bike and Run Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 59 reviews

Florence, SC

Southside Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 59 reviews

Spartanburg, SC

8 miLoopNatural surface

Mountain biking and hiking trails are offered at this state park.

Palmetto Parkway Bike Path

4.7 ★★★★★ 23 reviews

North Augusta, SC

Paved

Heritage Blvd Walking/Biking Trails

3.8 ★★★★☆ 4 reviews

Fort Mill, SC

Paved

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