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Lit Trails for Early & Night Runs in South Carolina
South Carolina has 37 trails with lights for night running in this directory, across 19 cities and towns — Columbia, Hilton Head Island, Greenville, Anderson and 15 more. Lights for the pre-dawn start and the after-work run once winter takes the evenings.
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James Island County Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,630 reviews
This serene park with tidal creeks & trails is a popular spot for biking, crabbing & camping.
Greer City Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,153 reviews
Well-kept park featuring a playground with swings, a fountain and an amphitheater.
Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,137 reviews
Old pump houses shed light on the canal works amid natural hiking & biking trails & picnic tables.
West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,112 reviews
This park on the Congaree River features an amphitheater & connects with the Three Rivers Greenway.
Folly Field Beach Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,998 reviews
Tranquil beach with restrooms & outdoor showers, plus seasonal umbrella & lounge chair rentals.
Conway Riverwalk
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,908 reviews
Tranquil path bordering the Waccamaw River, with benches, grassy areas & playgrounds along the way.
Saluda Shoals Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,542 reviews
400-acre park featuring a river observation deck, boat launches, picnic shelters & multi-use trails.
Hopelands Gardens
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,305 reviews
Picturesque 14-acre garden with old oak trees & cedars, a koi pond, fountains & holiday lights.
Timrod Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,142 reviews
18-acre public park featuring tennis/pickleball courts, rain gardens, an amphitheater & playground.
Gibson Pond Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,014 reviews
Wooded park on 15 acres with a fishing dock, picnic shelters & a BBQ, plus a loop trail & restrooms.
Heritage Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 991 reviews
Large, shaded park with a train ride and baseball fields, as well as a playground.
Saluda Riverwalk
4.9 ★★★★★ 687 reviews
Popular public park featuring a 7-mile trail for walking, biking and kayaking, plus picnic areas.
Carolina Wren Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 693 reviews
Paved city park with an open-air pavilion & amphitheater, spray plaza & nightly light show.
Chaplin Community Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 672 reviews
Public park with an off-leash dog area, beach access, picnic areas, a playground & soccer field.
Butler Springs Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 649 reviews
Tennis courts, a playground & back-to-back baseball fields highlight this landscaped 10-acre park.
Irmo Town Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 599 reviews
Lovely, peaceful local park featuring a pond, a waterfall and a gazebo.
Dolly Cooper Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 599 reviews
Riverside spot featuring walking trails and disc golf plus water access.
Sunset Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 590 reviews
Park with a playground and picnic areas, plus baseball and softball fields, and a walking trail.
Central Creek Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 484 reviews
Large, fenced playground with basketball courts and pickleball courts.
Jarvis Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 492 reviews
Secluded waterfront site with fishing, walking & fitness trails, a picnic pavilion & playground.
Timmerman Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 479 reviews
Biking and walking path through the woods and along a creek or river.
Granby Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 385 reviews
Natural retreat on the river with hiking, biking & horse trails, disc golf, fishing, camps & cabins.
Reedy River Falls
4.9 ★★★★★ 286 reviews
Popular park, featuring a scenic waterfall and a bridge offering vista views.
Meadowlake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 296 reviews
Neighborhood park featuring basketball courts, a playground and walking paths.
Freedom Florence Recreation Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 288 reviews
Park featuring baseball and softball fields as well as batting cages, plus soccer and football fields.
Granby Gardens Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 224 reviews
Tranquil space offering playgrounds for kids and a train museum, plus trails and a stream.
John McCants Veterans Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 218 reviews
Dog-friendly play area featuring a playground, picnic benches, slides, restrooms and a pavilion.
Whitehall Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 163 reviews
Small park featuring a space to work out and a community event called "Lights of Hope".
Catawba Park - Tega Cay
4.6 ★★★★★ 148 reviews
Clean, open park with playgrounds and fields for baseball and soccer, plus a stage for outdoor events.
Compass Rose Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 123 reviews
Relaxed park featuring a sculpture of a man walking an alligator.
Bea Thompson Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 112 reviews
Springy playground and park featuring swings and slides.
Jolly Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 97 reviews
Park featuring a public restroom, picnic tables, and exercise equipment, plus events.
Florence Rail Trail - McLeod Entrance
4.6 ★★★★★ 83 reviews
Area for walking and biking, plus a playground for kids.
Crossings Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 79 reviews
Sprawling park featuring baseball diamonds, skate park, children's playground and mountain bike trails.
Burton Wells Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 56 reviews
Sprawling, well-maintained park featuring a weight room and sports fields.
West Ashley Greenway (East Coast Greenway)
4.7 ★★★★★ 37 reviews
Wide paved and gravel path spanning 8.5 miles, popular for walking, biking, and running.
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