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Trails with Trailhead Parking in South Carolina
South Carolina has 173 trails with trailhead parking in this directory, across 56 cities and towns — Greenville, Columbia, Hilton Head Island, Sumter and 52 more. A trailhead lot you can actually park in — and the ones that fill by mid-morning.
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Falls Park on the Reedy
4.9 ★★★★★ 21,473 reviews
Picturesque park with waterfall views, a curved suspension bridge & many acres of gardens.
Coligny Beach Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 11,470 reviews
Oceanside park with landscaped walking & biking paths, plus Wi-Fi, swings & beach equipment rentals.
Waterfront Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 11,268 reviews
Well-known park with Charleston Harbor views, plus a large lawn, walkways & fountains.
Myrtle Beach State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 8,728 reviews
Sandy parkland offering recreational oceanfront, a nature center, forested areas & campgrounds.
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,070 reviews
Celebrated riverfront park providing landscaped green space, a playground & stage for performances.
Paris Mountain State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,063 reviews
Serene park with miles of hiking/biking trails, canoe & kayak rentals, & dozens of campsites.
Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,947 reviews
A nautical-themed playground, 1,250-ft pier with bench swings, cafe/gift shop & scenic harbor views.
Caesars Head State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,378 reviews
Scenic destination with acres of mountain park for visitors seeking waterfall views & hiking trails.
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.
Myrtle Beach State Park Pier
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,063 reviews
Relaxed park with a mile-long pier featuring fishing, gift shops, ice cream and a campsite, plus outdoor showers.
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.
Conestee Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,652 reviews
Home to more than 200 bird species, this 400-acre wildlife preserve offers paved trails & bog walks.
Cleveland Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,514 reviews
Lakeside park with fishing, an amphitheater & a promenade on the water, plus rental facilities.
Shem Creek Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,313 reviews
Boardwalks, trails & fishing boats highlight this tranquil town park with creek & wetlands views.
Century Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,186 reviews
Preserve with various sports fields, a stadium, recreation centers & spacious playgrounds.
Folly Field Beach Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,998 reviews
Tranquil beach with restrooms & outdoor showers, plus seasonal umbrella & lounge chair rentals.
Cherry Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,966 reviews
Green space, a 1.5-mile trail, picnic areas & fields, including 5 baseball diamonds, on 68 acres.
Hampton Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,851 reviews
Featuring extensive floral displays, this park also offers a baseball diamond, playground & trail.
Unity Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,832 reviews
Playgrounds and swings, plus a climbing wall, for kids of all ages, next to a park with picnic tables.
Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,788 reviews
Oceanside preserve featuring a lighthouse, a beach, surf fishing, birdwatching & more.
Lake Murray Dam North Recreational Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,668 reviews
Relaxed park and picnic area featuring a manmade sandy beach plus fishing pier, dock and boat ramps.
Saluda Shoals Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,542 reviews
400-acre park featuring a river observation deck, boat launches, picnic shelters & multi-use trails.
Conestee Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,497 reviews
Family-friendly recreational space featuring ballfields, picnic tables, dog parks and an array of trails.
Cypress Wetlands
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,494 reviews
Protected wetlands area with walking trails, a boardwalk, an amphitheater & local wildlife.
Moore Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,469 reviews
Wooded park with a pond, picnic shelters, walking trails, multiple playgrounds & an amphitheater.
Cedar Falls Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,422 reviews
Riverside park featuring paved and unpaved trails for hiking, kids’ play areas and a waterfall.
Glendale Shoals Preserve & Waterfalls
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,360 reviews
13-acre natural area on the site of a former mill, with trails, a dam, waterfall & a 1928 bridge.
Virginia Hylton Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,224 reviews
Tree-shaded oasis featuring a playground, koi ponds, gardens & a creek with scenic overlooks.
Colonial Lake Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,088 reviews
Historic tidal pond & dog-friendly park with paved pathways, benches, fishing & open green space.
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.
Old Santee Canal Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 964 reviews
Family-friendly park and museum complex featuring boardwalks and trails for hiking, alongside picnic spots.
Brittlebank Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,019 reviews
Scenic riverfront recreational area featuring a playground, walking paths & a fishing pier.
Heritage Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 991 reviews
Large, shaded park with a train ride and baseball fields, as well as a playground.
Walter Y. Elisha Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 794 reviews
This 12-acre park features a playground, a walking trail & a green space that hosts festivals.
Sea Pines Forest Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 750 reviews
This protected nature area has walking paths, boat tours & an archaeological site made of seashells.
Saluda Riverwalk
4.9 ★★★★★ 687 reviews
Popular public park featuring a 7-mile trail for walking, biking and kayaking, plus picnic areas.
Anne Springs Close Greenway - Adventure Road
4.6 ★★★★★ 710 reviews
Sprawling nature preserve with outdoor activities including fishing, horseback riding & hiking.
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.
Saluda Shoals
4.7 ★★★★★ 662 reviews
Large park featuring a playground and splash pad for kids, plus a dog park.
Twelve Mile Recreation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 647 reviews
Park offering a beach, a boat ramp, multiple picnic areas, playgrounds, and grills.
Harbison State Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 625 reviews
Sprawling forest with 18 miles of hiking trails, a canoe landing, picnic shelters & a meeting space.
Gower Estates Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 619 reviews
Leisure area with ball fields, basketball & tennis courts, picnic facilities, a playground & trails.
Dolly Cooper Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 599 reviews
Riverside spot featuring walking trails and disc golf plus water access.
Ebenezer Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 599 reviews
Clean park featuring play areas, a baseball field and picnic tables featuring tennis courts.
Sunset Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 590 reviews
Park with a playground and picnic areas, plus baseball and softball fields, and a walking trail.
Ashley River Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 533 reviews
Relaxed riverside park featuring playgrounds, walking trails, dog parks and zip lines.
Trailhead Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 507 reviews
Kids’ park featuring climbing structures, swings and a zipline.
Crooked Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 497 reviews
Park featuring playgrounds, disc golf courses and sports fields, plus trails.
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.
West Cambridge Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 508 reviews
11-acre neighborhood park offering 2 sand-filled playgrounds, a covered pavilion & walking trail.
Shem Creek Boardwalk
4.8 ★★★★★ 470 reviews
Laid-back waterside walkway with views of the creek and marsh lands, plus benches.
Timmerman Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 479 reviews
Biking and walking path through the woods and along a creek or river.
Boyd Pond Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 475 reviews
Wooded spot for fishing and hiking plus a playground and a disc golf course.
East Riverside Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 461 reviews
Athletic facilities including sand volleyball, plus a playground, picnic shelter & community garden.
Audubon Newhall Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 398 reviews
Casual, tranquil preserve with trails, a pond and labeled native plant life.
Edwin M. Griffin Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 371 reviews
115-acre urban preserve featuring over 5 mi. of wooded trails, wetlands & a variety of wildlife.
Granby Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 385 reviews
Natural retreat on the river with hiking, biking & horse trails, disc golf, fishing, camps & cabins.
Wannamaker North Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 373 reviews
Rugged country park offering 15 mi. of trails for biking, jogging & hiking.
Alston Trailhead - Palmetto Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 349 reviews
Scenic woodland walking & biking trail, featuring campsites along the way.
Chris Taylor Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 329 reviews
Quaint community park featuring a pond, paved walking trails, children's playground & picnic area.
Ocean Walk at Pitt Street Bridge Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 304 reviews
Park with a fishing pier, grassy area and scenic views of Charleston Harbor.
Jeffries Creek Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 303 reviews
55-acre wooded wetland property with walking trails, a playground & picnic tables.
Freedom Florence Recreation Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 288 reviews
Park featuring baseball and softball fields as well as batting cages, plus soccer and football fields.
Stono River County Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 269 reviews
Park featuring boardwalk paths over a marsh, plus islands and gravel trails.
Rock Hill River Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 255 reviews
Natural parkland ranging across 70 acres along the Catawba River, with trails & a boat launch.
Cowpens National Battlefield
4.8 ★★★★★ 216 reviews
Small, well-maintained park and battle site with a self-guided walking trail.
Granby Gardens Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 224 reviews
Tranquil space offering playgrounds for kids and a train museum, plus trails and a stream.
Fourteen Mile Creek Trail
4 ★★★★☆ 255 reviews
Popular trail (for walking, hiking or biking) alongside a creek.
John McCants Veterans Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 218 reviews
Dog-friendly play area featuring a playground, picnic benches, slides, restrooms and a pavilion.
Rocky River Nature Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 224 reviews
Tree-topped nature park offering short walks & wildlife viewing in a tranquil setting.
Governors Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 214 reviews
Grassy place featuring baseball, soccer and softball fields as well as a dog park.
David Jackson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 199 reviews
Picnic park featuring a baseball field, a playground for kids and restrooms.
Issaqueena Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 200 reviews
Popular 100+ mile trail network for hiking and dog walks, plus horseback riding and mountain biking.
Russell Burgess Coastal Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 203 reviews
Boardwalk with a scenic overlook of the marsh, with trails, fishing & crabbing at ground level.
Crystal Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 192 reviews
Picturesque park featuring a lake and boardwalks that are home to various birds and alligators.
Runde Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 197 reviews
Small park with baseball/softball fields & a basketball court, plus a playground & picnic tables.
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.
South Carolina John R Bettis Boat Landing Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 179 reviews
Park featuring picnic tables and water views plus a ramp for loading boats.
Southside Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 176 reviews
Gated, spacious locale for dogs and their owners, offering fenced-in areas for various-sized breeds.
Spanish Moss Trail - Depot Road Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 160 reviews
Well-maintained former rail route for hikers and cyclists with water views.
Lynch's Woods Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 163 reviews
This wooded nature preserve featuring a creek, miles of walking and cycling tracks and a 4-mile gravel road that circles the perimeter.
Widgeon Point Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 155 reviews
Eagles, gators and wild animals are spotted in this preserve featuring hiking trails and picnic spots.
Mountain View Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 157 reviews
Lakeside park offering a wooded trail, boat ramp, disc-golf course & picturesque sunset views.
Piedmont Medical Center Trail - North Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 150 reviews
Paved trail alongside the Catawba River with benches for resting.
Veterans Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 160 reviews
Peaceful memorial park featuring plaques and a gazebo, along with a tank and Huey.
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.
Doodle Trail, Easley
4.7 ★★★★★ 139 reviews
Park featuring a kiddie playground, picnic tables, and a paved trail popular with walkers and bikers.
Alder Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 154 reviews
Small suburban playground with slides, swings, a merry-go-round and a seesaw.
Carolina Thread Trail - Twelve Mile Creek Trail Head
4.6 ★★★★★ 138 reviews
Family-friendly hiking area with a swinging bridge.
Sullivan's Island Nature Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 141 reviews
Popular walkway for strolling to the beach and enjoying views of downtown Charleston and Fort Sumter.
Oakbrook Nature Trail
4.1 ★★★★☆ 151 reviews
This 0.6-mile loop trail in a preserved forest area is paved with gravel & boardwalk.
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.
Conestee Nature Preserve Office
4.7 ★★★★★ 124 reviews
Nature preserve with hiking trails, a paved path, a dog park, baseball fields, and kids' play areas.
Marsh View Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 124 reviews
Nature preserve featuring walking trails, dog parks and butterfly gardens, plus views across the marsh.
NMB Nature Trail
4.2 ★★★★☆ 138 reviews
Level walking trails, including a 2.5-mile loop, through the woods, some of which is mulched.
Compass Rose Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 123 reviews
Relaxed park featuring a sculpture of a man walking an alligator.
Fernwood Nature Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 121 reviews
Wooded trail punctuated by a creek and featuring markers identifying trees and plants.
Dogwood Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 135 reviews
Relaxed facility with a playground and ball courts, hosting football games.
Waccamaw River Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 128 reviews
Wooded area featuring hiking trails as well as a disc golf course.
Victoria Bluff Heritage Preserve/Wildlife Management Area
4.3 ★★★★☆ 125 reviews
More than 1,100 acres of nature trails with bird watching, wildlife viewing & many native trees.
River Birch Trail & Wildflower Way
4.7 ★★★★★ 111 reviews
Concrete, shaded and scenic trail for walking, hiking and biking near a river.
Jaycee Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 118 reviews
Swings, slides, picnic tables, and a playground dot this park for kids up to the age of 5.
Bea Thompson Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 112 reviews
Springy playground and park featuring swings and slides.
Old Mill Pond Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 105 reviews
Picturesque, dog-friendly hiking/walking destination featuring a trail circling a pond, plus a brewery.
Laurel Hill County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 107 reviews
Sprawling park once part of a plantation with walking, running and bike trails, plus wooded areas.
Pickett Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 105 reviews
Park offering a jogging & biking trail with harbor & sunset views, plus fishing areas & boat launch.
The Dike
4.8 ★★★★★ 97 reviews
Relaxed park with a trail, a hill, and a lake for sunset views, picnics, and dogs.
Fort Lamar Heritage Preserve
4.1 ★★★★☆ 111 reviews
Park with a picnic area and walking trails known for its historical significance and birdwatching.
Allison Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 96 reviews
Family-friendly destination featuring a playground plus picnic tables and gazebos.
Blue Wall Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 87 reviews
Nature preserve with ponds, a waterfall, and a hiking trail.
S. Bernard Smith and Joe McCluney Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 94 reviews
Public park featuring multiple playgrounds, a field, picnic tables, and restrooms.
Brooks-McCall Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 90 reviews
Park featuring a playground, picnic areas, and walking trails.
Pineforest Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 86 reviews
Neighborhood park with a play structure and a paved loop, along with basketball court, picnic tables and a grill.
Crossings Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 79 reviews
Sprawling park featuring baseball diamonds, skate park, children's playground and mountain bike trails.
Lookout Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 83 reviews
Lake area featuring trails and a 9-hole disc golf course.
Fairfax Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 78 reviews
Modest park for kids and toddlers, featuring swings, slides and seesaws.
Greeneway Trail At The Rapids
4.8 ★★★★★ 73 reviews
Long, picturesque recreational trail used for biking and walking, plus running.
Hitchcock Woods
4.9 ★★★★★ 71 reviews
Local park offering a number of hiking trails, plus horseback riding.
New River Linear Trail
4.1 ★★★★☆ 80 reviews
Set in a historic area, this flat trail runs next to a railroad bed & is used for hiking & biking.
Whitehall Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 69 reviews
Clean, scenic green space with a bridge and mossy oaks, for walking and picnicking.
Trail Head for Swamp Rabbit Trail in Fountain Inn
4.3 ★★★★☆ 72 reviews
Park featuring a paved walking and biking trail running through mature trees.
Hitchcock Woods Foundation
4.8 ★★★★★ 64 reviews
Large woods featuring hiking and horse-riding trails plus peaceful scenery.
Wylie Dam Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 64 reviews
Recreational spot featuring hiking trails and a dam, along with canoeing opportunities and fishing.
Peak To Prosperity Passage of the Palmetto Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 58 reviews
Pretty trail for walking, biking, camping and running.
High Hill Creek Bike and Run Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 59 reviews
Lake Edisto Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 61 reviews
Boardwalk trail with a large playground and dog park, ending at a river.
Southside Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 59 reviews
Mountain biking and hiking trails are offered at this state park.
Piedmont Medical Center Trail Extension - Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 49 reviews
Paved cycling path and hiking trail featuring views of the Catawba River.
Millstone Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 43 reviews
Relaxed, kid-friendly park featuring a playground and trails with views of downtown Fort Mill.
Gateway Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 32 reviews
Neat park with mature trees, paths and a bioretention area.
Glendale Nature Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 17 reviews
Fort Jackson Passage Palmetto Trailhead
3.4 ★★★☆☆ 7 reviews
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