Lowcountry Hiking Trail

Hiking Trail

Lucas Park Trail

(City of Florence)

Description: From the entrance on Santee Drive, follow the old red-brick walkway through a neighborhood park with fragrant gardens, and shady cypress, pine, and hardwood trees. You will see squirrels, a variety of birds, and possibly a snake or two. Side spurs lead to other entrances on near-by streets. When you reach the tennis courts and playground, you can return the way you came.

Remember to wear insect repellant in warm weather. Pets are permitted on leashes. Restrooms are not available at the park.

Length: 0.4 mile.

Fees: No fee.

Directions: From the Junction of I95 and I20 in Florence, drive east on David McLeod Boulevard (Business Spur I-20) and turn left on Palmetto Street (US 76). Drive approximately 0.3 mile and turn right onto Cherokee Road. Drive approximately 1.8 miles and turn right onto Santee Drive. Drive 0.2 mile and park near the brick pillars on the right.

Hours: One hour before dawn to one hour after dusk.

Camping: No camping.

Information: City of Florence Recreation Dept, 400 Timrod Park Ave., P.O. Box 1476, Florence, SC, 29503, Telephone: 843-665-3253.