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Quiet, Uncrowded Trails in South Carolina
South Carolina has 132 trails with quiet, uncrowded running in this directory, across 50 cities and towns — Greenville, Hilton Head Island, Anderson, Charleston and 46 more. Room to run intervals without weaving through walkers and bikes.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Savannah National Wildlife Refuge
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,620 reviews
29,000-acre refuge featuring a visitor center & 4-mile wildlife drive, plus hiking & biking trails.
Gahagan Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,123 reviews
Family-friendly park with baseball & football fields, plus a castle-like playground & picnic tables.
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.
Croft State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,901 reviews
This 7,000-acre park boasts 12 miles of hiking & horse trails, 2 lakes & an equestrian center.
Azalea Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,895 reviews
Scenic park with landscaped flower beds, ponds, sculptures, winding walking trails & tennis courts.
Hampton Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,851 reviews
Featuring extensive floral displays, this park also offers a baseball diamond, playground & trail.
Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,825 reviews
Serene public botanical gardens featuring mature trees & conifers, butterflies & a walking trail.
Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,788 reviews
Oceanside preserve featuring a lighthouse, a beach, surf fishing, birdwatching & more.
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.
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.
Hopelands Gardens
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,305 reviews
Picturesque 14-acre garden with old oak trees & cedars, a koi pond, fountains & holiday lights.
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.
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.
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.
Aiken State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 782 reviews
Forested riverfront park offering multiuse trails, fishing, kayaking, boat rentals & wildlife views.
Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 741 reviews
Wooded park with walking trails, a wetlands observation deck, picnic pavilion & beach access.
Sea Pines Forest Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 750 reviews
This protected nature area has walking paths, boat tours & an archaeological site made of seashells.
Vereen Memorial Gardens
4.8 ★★★★★ 699 reviews
Scenic, dog-friendly hiking & recreation area with boardwalk trails through natural wetlands.
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.
Butler Springs Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 649 reviews
Tennis courts, a playground & back-to-back baseball fields highlight this landscaped 10-acre park.
Twelve Mile Recreation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 647 reviews
Park offering a beach, a boat ramp, multiple picnic areas, playgrounds, and grills.
Sergeant Jasper Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 613 reviews
Wooded, 39-acre park featuring a disc golf course, hiking trails and a playground.
Irmo Town Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 599 reviews
Lovely, peaceful local park featuring a pond, a waterfall and a gazebo.
Rock Quarry Garden
4.8 ★★★★★ 524 reviews
Intimate park offering manicured gardens with flowers, a small stream with a waterfall & footbridge.
Grace Street Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 487 reviews
Pond encircled by trails, plus a dog park, slides and a garden.
Timmerman Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 479 reviews
Biking and walking path through the woods and along a creek or river.
Larry W. Abernathy Waterfront Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 465 reviews
Leafy lakefront park featuring a charming wooded expanse, multi-use shelter & paved walkways.
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.
Gist Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 465 reviews
Tranquil destination for hiking, running, swimming and fishing, with a picnic area.
Nettles Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 438 reviews
Spacious park with dog areas, clean tennis courts and a playground.
Boeckh Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 401 reviews
Ornamental flower beds line the pathways in this riverside park with a large pavilion.
Audubon Newhall Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 398 reviews
Casual, tranquil preserve with trails, a pond and labeled native plant life.
Rock Hill Riverwalk
4.8 ★★★★★ 380 reviews
Scenic path along the Catawba River with benches offering kayaking and cycling.
Linley Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 403 reviews
Park with baseball fields, a fenced-in playground, and picnic tables, plus a public restroom.
Cox Ferry Lake Recreation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 392 reviews
Laid-back park featuring a lake with catch-and-release fishing, plus various hiking and biking trails.
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.
Reedy River Falls
4.9 ★★★★★ 286 reviews
Popular park, featuring a scenic waterfall and a bridge offering vista views.
Florence Veterans Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 290 reviews
Tranquil, maintained park for veterans featuring monuments, statues and memorials.
Jeffries Creek Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 303 reviews
55-acre wooded wetland property with walking trails, a playground & picnic tables.
Pelham Mill Dog Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 242 reviews
Fenced venue for off-leash dogs, plus benches and a water spigot, for running, chasing balls and drinking.
Granby Gardens Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 224 reviews
Tranquil space offering playgrounds for kids and a train museum, plus trails and a stream.
Rocky River Nature Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 224 reviews
Tree-topped nature park offering short walks & wildlife viewing in a tranquil setting.
Nalley Brown Nature Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 208 reviews
Kid-friendly park featuring boardwalks and wooded areas along with several marked trails for hiking, picnicking and dog-walking.
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.
Jarvis Creek Fitness Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 179 reviews
Small park featuring a playground, a wetland and a lake full of alligators.
Cater's Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 176 reviews
Relaxing park for picnics and family outings, with a lake and pond.
Shepard Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 182 reviews
Neighborhood park featuring shaded walking paths, play structures & a pond with turtles.
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.
Congaree Creek Heritage Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 152 reviews
Nature preserve with a 2.5-mile hiking loop featuring swamps and wildlife such as alligators.
Mountain View Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 157 reviews
Lakeside park offering a wooded trail, boat ramp, disc-golf course & picturesque sunset views.
Veterans Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 160 reviews
Peaceful memorial park featuring plaques and a gazebo, along with a tank and Huey.
Marrington Plantation Trailhead
4.4 ★★★★☆ 150 reviews
Hiker-, biker- and dog-friendly trails system, with fishing, picnic spots and wildlife including alligators.
Alder Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 154 reviews
Small suburban playground with slides, swings, a merry-go-round and a seesaw.
Vereen Memorial Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 131 reviews
Peaceful 114-acre park for walking along marsh areas via bridges and boardwalks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lewis Ocean Bay Heritage Preserve
4.4 ★★★★☆ 99 reviews
Natural area with a dirt road featuring trails for hiking, riding and horseback riding.
NA Greeneway at Bergen Rd
4.6 ★★★★★ 94 reviews
Quiet, shady path winding through pine trees for walking, biking and dog walking.
Cherokee Lake Public
4.3 ★★★★☆ 100 reviews
Relaxing destination known for bird-watching, fishing and feeding the ducks, along with picnic tables.
Blue Wall Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 87 reviews
Nature preserve with ponds, a waterfall, and a hiking trail.
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.
Florence Rail Trail - McLeod Entrance
4.6 ★★★★★ 83 reviews
Area for walking and biking, plus a playground for kids.
Henderson Heritage Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 83 reviews
This nature preserve for pine & oak trees has wetland areas plus shaded walking paths.
Lookout Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 83 reviews
Lake area featuring trails and a 9-hole disc golf course.
Pinckney Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 77 reviews
Relaxed park with picnic tables and a playground featuring slides, swings and a tire swing.
Hitchcock Woods
4.9 ★★★★★ 71 reviews
Local park offering a number of hiking trails, plus horseback riding.
Whitehall Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 69 reviews
Clean, scenic green space with a bridge and mossy oaks, for walking and picnicking.
Lake Greenview Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 76 reviews
Alligator-inhabited recreation area with swings and a playground for kids.
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.
River Place Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 65 reviews
Peaceful park featuring a dam and rapids for dipping your toes, plus picnic tables.
Crabtree Swamp walking trail
4.2 ★★★★☆ 70 reviews
Peaceful park featuring a short walking trail along a canal.
Cayce Riverwalk Battlefield Connection, Phase 4 Access
4.7 ★★★★★ 61 reviews
Shaded trails winding through lush riverside parkland, with concrete walkways and a fishing dock.
Lake Edisto Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 61 reviews
Boardwalk trail with a large playground and dog park, ending at a river.
Cayce Riverwalk, Phase 4 Access
4.8 ★★★★★ 57 reviews
Park featuring wide concrete paths for biking and walking, plus historical markers.
Pacolet River Heritage Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 59 reviews
Peaceful park featuring a hiking trail and ruins.
Piedmont Medical Center Trail Extension - Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 49 reviews
Paved cycling path and hiking trail featuring views of the Catawba River.
Brown Family Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 52 reviews
Park featuring an open field, a walking trail, and a playground with tire hammock swings.
Childsbury Towne Heritage Preserve
4.4 ★★★★☆ 48 reviews
Park featuring wildlife and a dock, suitable for quiet contemplation.
Millstone Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 43 reviews
Relaxed, kid-friendly park featuring a playground and trails with views of downtown Fort Mill.
Greenville Technical College Nature Trail
3.9 ★★★★☆ 46 reviews
Pretty destination with hiking trails where visitors can let dogs swim, fish and stroll.
Rosewood Nature Trail
4 ★★★★☆ 21 reviews
Jackson Creek Nature Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 12 reviews
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