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Scenic Running Trails in South Carolina

South Carolina has 202 trails with scenic views in this directory, across 56 cities and towns — Hilton Head Island, Charleston, Greenville, Columbia and 52 more. Waterfronts, overlooks and river loops: the trails that get you out of the door.

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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Falls Park on the Reedy

4.9 ★★★★★ 21,473 reviews

Greenville, SC

PavedScenic

Picturesque park with waterfall views, a curved suspension bridge & many acres of gardens.

Coligny Beach Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 11,470 reviews

Hilton Head Island, SC

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Oceanside park with landscaped walking & biking paths, plus Wi-Fi, swings & beach equipment rentals.

Waterfront Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 11,268 reviews

Charleston, SC

Scenic

Well-known park with Charleston Harbor views, plus a large lawn, walkways & fountains.

Myrtle Beach State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 8,728 reviews

Myrtle Beach, SC

ScenicDog-friendly

Sandy parkland offering recreational oceanfront, a nature center, forested areas & campgrounds.

Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 4,070 reviews

Beaufort, SC

Scenic

Celebrated riverfront park providing landscaped green space, a playground & stage for performances.

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.

Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,947 reviews

Mt Pleasant, SC

Scenic

A nautical-themed playground, 1,250-ft pier with bench swings, cafe/gift shop & scenic harbor views.

James Island County Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,630 reviews

Charleston, SC

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

This serene park with tidal creeks & trails is a popular spot for biking, crabbing & camping.

Caesars Head State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,378 reviews

Cleveland, SC

4.4 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Scenic destination with acres of mountain park for visitors seeking waterfall views & hiking trails.

Greer City Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,153 reviews

Greer, SC

LitScenic

Well-kept park featuring a playground with swings, a fountain and an amphitheater.

Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,137 reviews

Columbia, SC

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

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

Myrtle Beach, SC

LoopBoardwalkShadedScenic

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

West Columbia, SC

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

This park on the Congaree River features an amphitheater & connects with the Three Rivers Greenway.

Conestee Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,652 reviews

Greenville, SC

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Home to more than 200 bird species, this 400-acre wildlife preserve offers paved trails & bog walks.

Savannah National Wildlife Refuge

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,620 reviews

Hardeeville, SC

4 miLoopScenicDog-friendly

29,000-acre refuge featuring a visitor center & 4-mile wildlife drive, plus hiking & biking trails.

Cleveland Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,514 reviews

Spartanburg, SC

ShadedScenic

Lakeside park with fishing, an amphitheater & a promenade on the water, plus rental facilities.

Shem Creek Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,313 reviews

Mt Pleasant, SC

BoardwalkScenic

Boardwalks, trails & fishing boats highlight this tranquil town park with creek & wetlands views.

Cleveland Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,073 reviews

Greenville, SC

Scenic

Venerable urban park on 122 acres with a fitness trail, picnic shelters & tennis/volleyball courts.

Folly Field Beach Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,998 reviews

Hilton Head Island, SC

BoardwalkLitScenicDog-friendly

Tranquil beach with restrooms & outdoor showers, plus seasonal umbrella & lounge chair rentals.

Conway Riverwalk

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,908 reviews

Conway, SC

BoardwalkLitScenic

Tranquil path bordering the Waccamaw River, with benches, grassy areas & playgrounds along the way.

Croft State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,901 reviews

Spartanburg, SC

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

This 7,000-acre park boasts 12 miles of hiking & horse trails, 2 lakes & an equestrian center.

Azalea Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,895 reviews

Summerville, SC

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Scenic park with landscaped flower beds, ponds, sculptures, winding walking trails & tennis courts.

Hampton Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,851 reviews

Charleston, SC

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Featuring extensive floral displays, this park also offers a baseball diamond, playground & trail.

Unity Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,832 reviews

Greenville, SC

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Playgrounds and swings, plus a climbing wall, for kids of all ages, next to a park with picnic tables.

Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,825 reviews

Spartanburg, SC

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Serene public botanical gardens featuring mature trees & conifers, butterflies & a walking trail.

Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,788 reviews

Folly Beach, SC

PavedScenic

Oceanside preserve featuring a lighthouse, a beach, surf fishing, birdwatching & more.

Francis Marion National Forest

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,816 reviews

Huger, SC

Scenic

Large pine forest & marsh area with hiking, biking, motorcycle & canoe trails, plus rifle ranges.

Lake Murray Dam North Recreational Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,668 reviews

Columbia, SC

Scenic

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

Columbia, SC

PavedShadedLitScenic

400-acre park featuring a river observation deck, boat launches, picnic shelters & multi-use trails.

Conestee Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,497 reviews

Greenville, SC

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Family-friendly recreational space featuring ballfields, picnic tables, dog parks and an array of trails.

Cypress Wetlands

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,494 reviews

Port Royal, SC

BoardwalkScenic

Protected wetlands area with walking trails, a boardwalk, an amphitheater & local wildlife.

Moore Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,469 reviews

Irmo, SC

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Wooded park with a pond, picnic shelters, walking trails, multiple playgrounds & an amphitheater.

Cedar Falls Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,422 reviews

Fountain Inn, SC

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Riverside park featuring paved and unpaved trails for hiking, kids’ play areas and a waterfall.

Glendale Shoals Preserve & Waterfalls

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,360 reviews

Glendale, SC

Scenic

13-acre natural area on the site of a former mill, with trails, a dam, waterfall & a 1928 bridge.

Hopelands Gardens

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,305 reviews

Aiken, SC

LitScenicDog-friendly

Picturesque 14-acre garden with old oak trees & cedars, a koi pond, fountains & holiday lights.

Shelter Cove Community Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,248 reviews

Hilton Head Island, SC

BoardwalkScenic

City gathering spot with frequent shows & festivals, plus a green space for sports & fitness.

Virginia Hylton Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,224 reviews

Lexington, SC

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Tree-shaded oasis featuring a playground, koi ponds, gardens & a creek with scenic overlooks.

Colonial Lake Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,088 reviews

Charleston, SC

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Historic tidal pond & dog-friendly park with paved pathways, benches, fishing & open green space.

Timrod Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,142 reviews

Florence, SC

LitScenicDog-friendly

18-acre public park featuring tennis/pickleball courts, rain gardens, an amphitheater & playground.

Gibson Pond Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,014 reviews

Lexington, SC

LoopMixedShadedLit

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

Moncks Corner, SC

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Family-friendly park and museum complex featuring boardwalks and trails for hiking, alongside picnic spots.

Brittlebank Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,019 reviews

Charleston, SC

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Scenic riverfront recreational area featuring a playground, walking paths & a fishing pier.

Heritage Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 991 reviews

Simpsonville, SC

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Large, shaded park with a train ride and baseball fields, as well as a playground.

Anne Springs Close Greenway - Lake Haigler

4.8 ★★★★★ 899 reviews

Fort Mill, SC

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Sprawling space with playgrounds, hiking paths, and a lake. Horseback riding, kayaking and camping are also on hand.

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.

Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site

4.6 ★★★★★ 768 reviews

Charleston, SC

6 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Tours & interactive exhibits at the birthplace of the Carolina colony, first settled in 1670.

Aiken State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 782 reviews

Windsor, SC

LoopBoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Forested riverfront park offering multiuse trails, fishing, kayaking, boat rentals & wildlife views.

Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 741 reviews

Hilton Head Island, SC

BoardwalkShadedScenic

Wooded park with walking trails, a wetlands observation deck, picnic pavilion & beach access.

Sea Pines Forest Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 750 reviews

Hilton Head Island, SC

BoardwalkShadedScenicDog-friendly

This protected nature area has walking paths, boat tours & an archaeological site made of seashells.

Saluda Riverwalk

4.9 ★★★★★ 687 reviews

Columbia, SC

7 miMixedShadedLit

Popular public park featuring a 7-mile trail for walking, biking and kayaking, plus picnic areas.

Vereen Memorial Gardens

4.8 ★★★★★ 699 reviews

Little River, SC

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Scenic, dog-friendly hiking & recreation area with boardwalk trails through natural wetlands.

Anne Springs Close Greenway - Adventure Road

4.6 ★★★★★ 710 reviews

Fort Mill, SC

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Sprawling nature preserve with outdoor activities including fishing, horseback riding & hiking.

Carolina Wren Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 693 reviews

Anderson, SC

LitScenic

Paved city park with an open-air pavilion & amphitheater, spray plaza & nightly light show.

Chaplin Community Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 672 reviews

Hilton Head Island, SC

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

Public park with an off-leash dog area, beach access, picnic areas, a playground & soccer field.

Saluda Shoals

4.7 ★★★★★ 662 reviews

Columbia, SC

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Large park featuring a playground and splash pad for kids, plus a dog park.

Twelve Mile Recreation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 647 reviews

Clemson, SC

12 miShadedScenic

Park offering a beach, a boat ramp, multiple picnic areas, playgrounds, and grills.

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.

Harbison Place Walking Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 618 reviews

Columbia, SC

LoopPavedShadedScenic

Brick Pond Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 630 reviews

North Augusta, SC

BoardwalkScenic

This vast restored ecosystem has a plant trail, wildlife-watching & a stormwater treatment facility.

Table Rock Summit Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 584 reviews

Pickens, SC

12 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Sergeant Jasper Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 613 reviews

Hardeeville, SC

BoardwalkScenic

Wooded, 39-acre park featuring a disc golf course, hiking trails and a playground.

Irmo Town Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 599 reviews

Irmo, SC

LitScenicDog-friendly

Lovely, peaceful local park featuring a pond, a waterfall and a gazebo.

Dolly Cooper Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 599 reviews

Greenville, SC

PavedShadedLitScenic

Riverside spot featuring walking trails and disc golf plus water access.

Patriot Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 577 reviews

Sumter, SC

ScenicDog-friendly

Westminster Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 557 reviews

Rock Hill, SC

Crushed gravelShadedScenic

Outdoor park featuring disc golf, wooded hiking trails and soccer fields.

Rock Quarry Garden

4.8 ★★★★★ 524 reviews

Greenville, SC

Scenic

Intimate park offering manicured gardens with flowers, a small stream with a waterfall & footbridge.

Ashley River Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 533 reviews

Summerville, SC

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed riverside park featuring playgrounds, walking trails, dog parks and zip lines.

Lowcountry Celebration Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 507 reviews

Hilton Head Island, SC

ShadedScenic

Family-friendly park featuring slides, a pirate ship, and other play equipment, plus space to run.

Central Creek Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 484 reviews

Goose Creek, SC

ShadedLitScenic

Large, fenced playground with basketball courts and pickleball courts.

Jarvis Creek Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 492 reviews

Hilton Head Island, SC

LoopPavedShadedLit

Secluded waterfront site with fishing, walking & fitness trails, a picnic pavilion & playground.

Shem Creek Boardwalk

4.8 ★★★★★ 470 reviews

Mt Pleasant, SC

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Laid-back waterside walkway with views of the creek and marsh lands, plus benches.

Timmerman Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 479 reviews

Cayce, SC

2.5 miLoopPavedShaded

Biking and walking path through the woods and along a creek or river.

Larry W. Abernathy Waterfront Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 465 reviews

Clemson, SC

BoardwalkShadedScenic

Leafy lakefront park featuring a charming wooded expanse, multi-use shelter & paved walkways.

Boyd Pond Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 475 reviews

Aiken, SC

Natural surfaceScenic

Wooded spot for fishing and hiking plus a playground and a disc golf course.

Julia Lester Dillon Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 457 reviews

Sumter, SC

3 miLitScenicDog-friendly

Gist Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 465 reviews

Columbia, SC

Scenic

Tranquil destination for hiking, running, swimming and fishing, with a picnic area.

Cottonwood Trail in South Carolina

4.7 ★★★★★ 425 reviews

Spartanburg, SC

MixedShadedScenic

Riverfront trails for walking, hiking, biking and running; also dog-friendly.

Boeckh Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 401 reviews

North Augusta, SC

Scenic

Ornamental flower beds line the pathways in this riverside park with a large pavilion.

Audubon Newhall Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 398 reviews

Hilton Head Island, SC

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Casual, tranquil preserve with trails, a pond and labeled native plant life.

Rock Hill Riverwalk

4.8 ★★★★★ 380 reviews

Rock Hill, SC

PavedScenicDog-friendly

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

Cox Ferry Lake Recreation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 392 reviews

Conway, SC

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Laid-back park featuring a lake with catch-and-release fishing, plus various hiking and biking trails.

Swamp Rabbit trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 364 reviews

Greenville, SC

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Clean and well-kept paved trail for biking, running and dog walking, plus a water park.

Edwin M. Griffin Nature Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 371 reviews

Spartanburg, SC

PavedShadedScenic

115-acre urban preserve featuring over 5 mi. of wooded trails, wetlands & a variety of wildlife.

Granby Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 385 reviews

Columbia, SC

MixedShadedLitScenic

Natural retreat on the river with hiking, biking & horse trails, disc golf, fishing, camps & cabins.

Alston Trailhead - Palmetto Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 349 reviews

Little Mountain, SC

20 miMixedShadedScenic

Scenic woodland walking & biking trail, featuring campsites along the way.

Ocean Walk at Pitt Street Bridge Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 304 reviews

Mt Pleasant, SC

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Park with a fishing pier, grassy area and scenic views of Charleston Harbor.

Reedy River Falls

4.9 ★★★★★ 286 reviews

Greenville, SC

LitScenic

Popular park, featuring a scenic waterfall and a bridge offering vista views.

Florence Veterans Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 290 reviews

Florence, SC

ScenicDog-friendly

Tranquil, maintained park for veterans featuring monuments, statues and memorials.

Jeffries Creek Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 303 reviews

Florence, SC

LoopMixedShadedScenic

55-acre wooded wetland property with walking trails, a playground & picnic tables.

Stono River County Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 269 reviews

Johns Island, SC

1.5 miLoopMixedShaded

Park featuring boardwalk paths over a marsh, plus islands and gravel trails.

Swing Bridge Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 267 reviews

Myrtle Beach, SC

BoardwalkShadedScenic

Park featuring a playground, picnic tables, and boardwalks over the water, plus fishing.

Memorial Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 266 reviews

Sumter, SC

ScenicDog-friendly

Three Rivers Greenway - H. Kelley Jones Park Entrance Phase 2

4.6 ★★★★★ 257 reviews

Cayce, SC

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Scenic paved paths for walking or cycling alongside the Congaree River.

Rock Hill River Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 255 reviews

Rock Hill, SC

MixedShadedScenic

Natural parkland ranging across 70 acres along the Catawba River, with trails & a boat launch.

Rosebrock Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 260 reviews

Summerville, SC

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Natural setting for riverside hikes through forest & wetlands, plus a picnic shelter.

Pelham Mill Dog Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 242 reviews

Greer, SC

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Fenced venue for off-leash dogs, plus benches and a water spigot, for running, chasing balls and drinking.

Cowpens National Battlefield

4.8 ★★★★★ 216 reviews

Gaffney, SC

1 miLoopScenicDog-friendly

Small, well-maintained park and battle site with a self-guided walking trail.

Granby Gardens Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 224 reviews

Cayce, SC

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

Tranquil space offering playgrounds for kids and a train museum, plus trails and a stream.

Fourteen Mile Creek Trail

4 ★★★★☆ 255 reviews

Lexington, SC

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Popular trail (for walking, hiking or biking) alongside a creek.

John McCants Veterans Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 218 reviews

Goose Creek, SC

Natural surfaceShadedLitScenic

Dog-friendly play area featuring a playground, picnic benches, slides, restrooms and a pavilion.

Ashley Dearing Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 215 reviews

Clemson, SC

ShadedScenic

Local playground featuring a safe rubber surface for playing, plus baseball fields and creeks.

Rocky River Nature Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 224 reviews

Anderson, SC

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Tree-topped nature park offering short walks & wildlife viewing in a tranquil setting.

Governors Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 214 reviews

Charleston, SC

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Grassy place featuring baseball, soccer and softball fields as well as a dog park.

Nalley Brown Nature Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 208 reviews

Easley, SC

2.5 miLoopMixedShaded

Kid-friendly park featuring boardwalks and wooded areas along with several marked trails for hiking, picnicking and dog-walking.

David Jackson Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 199 reviews

Taylors, SC

10 miLoopPavedScenic

Picnic park featuring a baseball field, a playground for kids and restrooms.

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.

Russell Burgess Coastal Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 203 reviews

North Myrtle Beach, SC

MixedScenic

Boardwalk with a scenic overlook of the marsh, with trails, fishing & crabbing at ground level.

Middleton Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 210 reviews

Goose Creek, SC

ShadedScenic

Housing development featuring 16 miles of walking trails, a lake, pools, tennis courts, a baseball field, and playgrounds.

Crystal Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 192 reviews

Beaufort, SC

LoopBoardwalkScenic

Picturesque park featuring a lake and boardwalks that are home to various birds and alligators.

Jarvis Creek Fitness Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 179 reviews

Hilton Head Island, SC

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Small park featuring a playground, a wetland and a lake full of alligators.

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).

Cater's Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 176 reviews

Anderson, SC

Scenic

Relaxing park for picnics and family outings, with a lake and pond.

Wright Family Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 168 reviews

Bluffton, SC

BoardwalkScenic

Picnic-friendly park featuring swings and a dock, with benches and a playground for kids.

South Carolina John R Bettis Boat Landing Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 179 reviews

Hanahan, SC

BoardwalkScenic

Park featuring picnic tables and water views plus a ramp for loading boats.

Shepard Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 182 reviews

Summerville, SC

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Neighborhood park featuring shaded walking paths, play structures & a pond with turtles.

Southside Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 176 reviews

Beaufort, SC

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

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

Beaufort, SC

PavedScenic

Well-maintained former rail route for hikers and cyclists with water views.

Lynch's Woods Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 163 reviews

Newberry, SC

4 miLoopMixedShaded

This wooded nature preserve featuring a creek, miles of walking and cycling tracks and a 4-mile gravel road that circles the perimeter.

Whitehall Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 163 reviews

Anderson, SC

LitScenic

Small park featuring a space to work out and a community event called "Lights of Hope".

Widgeon Point Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 155 reviews

Okatie, SC

0.7 miLoopPavedScenic

Eagles, gators and wild animals are spotted in this preserve featuring hiking trails and picnic spots.

Congaree Creek Heritage Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 152 reviews

Cayce, SC

2.5 miLoopMixedScenic

Nature preserve with a 2.5-mile hiking loop featuring swamps and wildlife such as alligators.

Mountain View Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 157 reviews

Clemson, SC

LoopShadedScenic

Lakeside park offering a wooded trail, boat ramp, disc-golf course & picturesque sunset views.

Piedmont Medical Center Trail - North Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 150 reviews

Rock Hill, SC

2.5 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Paved trail alongside the Catawba River with benches for resting.

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.

Vereen Memorial Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 131 reviews

Little River, SC

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Peaceful 114-acre park for walking along marsh areas via bridges and boardwalks.

Carolina Thread Trail - Twelve Mile Creek Trail Head

4.6 ★★★★★ 138 reviews

Lancaster, SC

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Family-friendly hiking area with a swinging bridge.

Sullivan's Island Nature Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 141 reviews

Sullivan's Island, SC

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Popular walkway for strolling to the beach and enjoying views of downtown Charleston and Fort Sumter.

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.

Conestee Nature Preserve Office

4.7 ★★★★★ 124 reviews

Greenville, SC

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Nature preserve with hiking trails, a paved path, a dog park, baseball fields, and kids' play areas.

Marsh View Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 124 reviews

Mt Pleasant, SC

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Nature preserve featuring walking trails, dog parks and butterfly gardens, plus views across the marsh.

Compass Rose Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 123 reviews

Hilton Head Island, SC

LitScenic

Relaxed park featuring a sculpture of a man walking an alligator.

Fernwood Nature Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 121 reviews

Greenville, SC

0.4 miLoopPavedShaded

Wooded trail punctuated by a creek and featuring markers identifying trees and plants.

Savannah National Wildlife Refuge

4.8 ★★★★★ 115 reviews

Hardeeville, SC

5 miScenicDog-friendly

Fish Island Sea Pines Forest Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 119 reviews

Hilton Head Island, SC

BoardwalkScenic

Park featuring lots of trails, alligators and other wildlife.

River Birch Trail & Wildflower Way

4.7 ★★★★★ 111 reviews

Spartanburg, SC

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Concrete, shaded and scenic trail for walking, hiking and biking near a river.

Old Mill Pond Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 105 reviews

Lexington, SC

15 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

Picturesque, dog-friendly hiking/walking destination featuring a trail circling a pond, plus a brewery.

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.

Pickett Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 105 reviews

Mt Pleasant, SC

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Park offering a jogging & biking trail with harbor & sunset views, plus fishing areas & boat launch.

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.

Lewis Ocean Bay Heritage Preserve

4.4 ★★★★☆ 99 reviews

Conway, SC

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Natural area with a dirt road featuring trails for hiking, riding and horseback riding.

NA Greeneway at Bergen Rd

4.6 ★★★★★ 94 reviews

North Augusta, SC

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Quiet, shady path winding through pine trees for walking, biking and dog walking.

Cherokee Lake Public

4.3 ★★★★☆ 100 reviews

Gaffney, SC

Scenic

Relaxing destination known for bird-watching, fishing and feeding the ducks, along with picnic tables.

Todd Creek Falls

4.3 ★★★★☆ 99 reviews

Central, SC

Scenic

Hiking area with a waterfall and a swimming hole.

SWU Bike Trails

4.9 ★★★★★ 86 reviews

Central, SC

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

Blue Wall Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 87 reviews

Landrum, SC

LoopCrushed gravelScenicDog-friendly

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

Pine Trace Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 88 reviews

Summerville, SC

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Kearns Park Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 86 reviews

Mt Pleasant, SC

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Scenic park featuring a short trail dotted with benches and offering tranquil marsh views.

Crossings Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 79 reviews

Hilton Head Island, SC

ShadedLitScenicDog-friendly

Sprawling park featuring baseball diamonds, skate park, children's playground and mountain bike trails.

Henderson Heritage Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 83 reviews

Aiken, SC

Scenic

This nature preserve for pine & oak trees has wetland areas plus shaded walking paths.

General Thomas Sumter Memorial Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 82 reviews

Dalzell, SC

Crushed gravelScenicDog-friendly

Lookout Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 83 reviews

Tega Cay, SC

ShadedScenic

Lake area featuring trails and a 9-hole disc golf course.

Pinckney Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 77 reviews

Charleston, SC

Scenic

Relaxed park with picnic tables and a playground featuring slides, swings and a tire swing.

Greeneway Trail At The Rapids

4.8 ★★★★★ 73 reviews

North Augusta, SC

PavedShadedScenic

Long, picturesque recreational trail used for biking and walking, plus running.

Laurel Hill County Park Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 73 reviews

Mt Pleasant, SC

Natural surfaceScenic

Former plantation featuring an avenue of oak trees, picnic tables, and trails for walking and biking.

Hitchcock Woods

4.9 ★★★★★ 71 reviews

Aiken, SC

ScenicDog-friendly

Local park offering a number of hiking trails, plus horseback riding.

New River Linear Trail

4.1 ★★★★☆ 80 reviews

Bluffton, SC

Natural surfaceShadedScenicDog-friendly

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

Beaufort, SC

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

Clean, scenic green space with a bridge and mossy oaks, for walking and picnicking.

Hitchcock Woods Foundation

4.8 ★★★★★ 64 reviews

Aiken, SC

Scenic

Large woods featuring hiking and horse-riding trails plus peaceful scenery.

River Place Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 65 reviews

Lyman, SC

ScenicDog-friendly

Peaceful park featuring a dam and rapids for dipping your toes, plus picnic tables.

Crabtree Swamp walking trail

4.2 ★★★★☆ 70 reviews

Conway, SC

Scenic

Peaceful park featuring a short walking trail along a canal.

Cayce Riverwalk Battlefield Connection, Phase 4 Access

4.7 ★★★★★ 61 reviews

Cayce, SC

PavedShadedScenic

Shaded trails winding through lush riverside parkland, with concrete walkways and a fishing dock.

Michael J & Mary Meech MUNGO PARK

4.7 ★★★★★ 61 reviews

Columbia, SC

PavedScenic

Wylie Dam Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 64 reviews

Tega Cay, SC

PavedScenic

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

Pomaria, SC

6.5 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Pretty trail for walking, biking, camping and running.

Sawmill Branch Trail - Bacon’s Bridge Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 59 reviews

Summerville, SC

Scenic

Canal-side hiking and biking trail with exercise stations and views of wildlife.

Lake Edisto Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 61 reviews

Orangeburg, SC

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Boardwalk trail with a large playground and dog park, ending at a river.

Cayce Riverwalk, Phase 4 Access

4.8 ★★★★★ 57 reviews

Cayce, SC

PavedShadedScenic

Park featuring wide concrete paths for biking and walking, plus historical markers.

Burton Wells Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 56 reviews

Beaufort, SC

LitScenicDog-friendly

Sprawling, well-maintained park featuring a weight room and sports fields.

Pacolet River Heritage Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 59 reviews

Spartanburg, SC

2 miScenicDog-friendly

Peaceful park featuring a hiking trail and ruins.

Green Shell Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 57 reviews

Hilton Head Island, SC

BoardwalkScenic

Informal place featuring a cemetery, a playground for kids and trails.

Nature Center at ASC Greenway

4.8 ★★★★★ 49 reviews

Fort Mill, SC

Scenic

Piedmont Medical Center Trail Extension - Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 49 reviews

Rock Hill, SC

PavedScenic

Paved cycling path and hiking trail featuring views of the Catawba River.

Altamaha Town Heritage Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 51 reviews

Okatie, SC

0.8 miShadedScenic

Easy walking trails through a natural preserve offering water views and picnic areas.

Orangeburg Recreational Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 50 reviews

Orangeburg, SC

Scenic

Cayce Riverwalk, Phase 3 Access

4.9 ★★★★★ 44 reviews

Cayce, SC

ShadedScenic

Ashley River Blue Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 48 reviews

Summerville, SC

BoardwalkScenic

Tranquil park featuring boat docks, waterfront trails and a boardwalk, plus wildlife.

Childsbury Towne Heritage Preserve

4.4 ★★★★☆ 48 reviews

Moncks Corner, SC

Scenic

Park featuring wildlife and a dock, suitable for quiet contemplation.

Millstone Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 43 reviews

Fort Mill, SC

Scenic

Relaxed, kid-friendly park featuring a playground and trails with views of downtown Fort Mill.

Creekside Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 41 reviews

Hanahan, SC

BoardwalkShadedScenic

Greenville Technical College Nature Trail

3.9 ★★★★☆ 46 reviews

Simpsonville, SC

ScenicDog-friendly

Pretty destination with hiking trails where visitors can let dogs swim, fish and stroll.

West Ashley Greenway (East Coast Greenway)

4.7 ★★★★★ 37 reviews

Charleston, SC

MixedLitScenic

Wide paved and gravel path spanning 8.5 miles, popular for walking, biking, and running.

Cayce Riverwalk, Phase 2 Access

4.6 ★★★★★ 36 reviews

Cayce, SC

Scenic

Scenic riverside trail with benches and picnic tables, plus views of the city.

Bellinger Island

4.8 ★★★★★ 34 reviews

Charleston, SC

Scenic

May Forest State Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 37 reviews

Charleston, SC

ScenicDog-friendly

Daniel Island Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 32 reviews

Charleston, SC

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Gateway Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 32 reviews

Clemson, SC

ShadedScenic

Neat park with mature trees, paths and a bioretention area.

Patriots Point Nature Trail

3.8 ★★★★☆ 35 reviews

Mt Pleasant, SC

ScenicDog-friendly

Nature preserve featuring trails for kid-friendly hikes, plus golf and wildlife observation decks.

Pomaria Trailhead Palmetto Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 27 reviews

Pomaria, SC

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

River Walk

4.7 ★★★★★ 27 reviews

West Columbia, SC

Scenic

Clemson Experimental Forest

4.3 ★★★★☆ 29 reviews

Central, SC

LoopCrushed gravelScenicDog-friendly

Lake Busbee Walking Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 26 reviews

Conway, SC

5 miLoopMixedScenic

R.C Edwards Meadow Project

4.7 ★★★★★ 23 reviews

Central, SC

Scenic

Hamlin Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 24 reviews

Mt Pleasant, SC

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Palmetto Trail Kiblers Bridge

4.8 ★★★★★ 22 reviews

Prosperity, SC

Scenic

West Ashley Greenway

4.8 ★★★★★ 20 reviews

Charleston, SC

MixedScenicDog-friendly

The Green

4.7 ★★★★★ 19 reviews

Beaufort, SC

Scenic

Beaumont Mill Village Pathway

4.7 ★★★★★ 17 reviews

Spartanburg, SC

PavedScenic

Spanish Moss Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 17 reviews

Beaufort, SC

PavedScenic

Lakes of Cane Bay

3.3 ★★★☆☆ 20 reviews

Moncks Corner, SC

Scenic

Idalia Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 14 reviews

Columbia, SC

Scenic

Three Rivers Greenway

4.4 ★★★★☆ 13 reviews

West Columbia, SC

Scenic

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