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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.
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Use the filters to narrow these by surface, loop, distance, shade, lighting, restrooms, water and parking.
Paris Mountain State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,063 reviews
Serene park with miles of hiking/biking trails, canoe & kayak rentals, & dozens of campsites.
Cherry Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,966 reviews
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
Located on a peninsula that extends into a lake, this park boasts campsites, trails & a boat ramp.
Harbison State Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 625 reviews
Sprawling forest with 18 miles of hiking trails, a canoe landing, picnic shelters & a meeting space.
Horry County Bike & Run Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 535 reviews
Multiuse trail in Myrtle Beach featuring jumps and other features for mountain bikers, and a track for runners.
Trailhead Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 507 reviews
Kids’ park featuring climbing structures, swings and a zipline.
Rock Hill Riverwalk
4.8 ★★★★★ 380 reviews
Scenic path along the Catawba River with benches offering kayaking and cycling.
Wannamaker North Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 373 reviews
Rugged country park offering 15 mi. of trails for biking, jogging & hiking.
Issaqueena Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 200 reviews
Popular 100+ mile trail network for hiking and dog walks, plus horseback riding and mountain biking.
Waldrop Stone Falls
4.6 ★★★★★ 181 reviews
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
Paved pathway for walking and biking, plus a stream and views of ducks.
Piedmont Medical Center Trail - Celriver Road Access
4.8 ★★★★★ 138 reviews
Scenic paved trail along the river offering views of wildlife, and multiple parking areas.
Doodle Trail, Easley
4.7 ★★★★★ 139 reviews
Park featuring a kiddie playground, picnic tables, and a paved trail popular with walkers and bikers.
Lake Whelchel Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 131 reviews
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
Sprawling park once part of a plantation with walking, running and bike trails, plus wooded areas.
The Dike
4.8 ★★★★★ 97 reviews
Relaxed park with a trail, a hill, and a lake for sunset views, picnics, and dogs.
Blue Wall Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 87 reviews
Nature preserve with ponds, a waterfall, and a hiking trail.
High Hill Creek Bike and Run Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 59 reviews
Southside Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 59 reviews
Mountain biking and hiking trails are offered at this state park.
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